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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.42, 11.12 and 3.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.42, 11.12 and 3.61 is: 5.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.42 : 11.12 = 3.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.42/11.12 = 3.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.42x = 11.12 × 3.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.42x = 40.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40.14/7.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.41

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