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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.43, 10.24 and 6.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.43, 10.24 and 6.45 is: 8.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.43 : 10.24 = 6.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.43/10.24 = 6.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.43x = 10.24 × 6.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.43x = 66.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66.05/7.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.89

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