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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.43, 10.31 and 6.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.43, 10.31 and 6.83 is: 9.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.43 : 10.31 = 6.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.43/10.31 = 6.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.43x = 10.31 × 6.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.43x = 70.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70.42/7.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.48

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