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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.41, 11.13 and 5.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.41, 11.13 and 5.64 is: 8.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.41 : 11.13 = 5.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.41/11.13 = 5.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.41x = 11.13 × 5.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.41x = 62.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62.77/7.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.47

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