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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.42, 10.25 and 6.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.42, 10.25 and 6.78 is: 9.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.42 : 10.25 = 6.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.42/10.25 = 6.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.42x = 10.25 × 6.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.42x = 69.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69.50/7.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.37

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