Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.43, 11.13 and 4
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 7.43, 11.13 and 4 is: 6.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
7.43 : 11.13 = 4 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
7.43/11.13 = 4/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
7.43x = 11.13 × 4 - Step 4: Simplify right side
7.43x = 44.53 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 44.53/7.43 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 6.00
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