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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.42, 11.08 and 5.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.42, 11.08 and 5.62 is: 8.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.42 : 11.08 = 5.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.42/11.08 = 5.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.42x = 11.08 × 5.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.42x = 62.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62.27/7.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.39

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