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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.43, 11.13 and 3.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.43, 11.13 and 3.57 is: 5.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.43 : 11.13 = 3.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.43/11.13 = 3.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.43x = 11.13 × 3.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.43x = 39.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39.66/7.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.34

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