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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.43, 11.17 and 6.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.43, 11.17 and 6.45 is: 9.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.43 : 11.17 = 6.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.43/11.17 = 6.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.43x = 11.17 × 6.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.43x = 72.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72.01/7.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.70

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