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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.41, 11.11 and 7.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.41, 11.11 and 7.29 is: 10.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.41 : 11.11 = 7.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.41/11.11 = 7.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.41x = 11.11 × 7.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.41x = 80.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80.99/7.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.93

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