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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.43, 10.26 and 4.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.43, 10.26 and 4.67 is: 6.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.43 : 10.26 = 4.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.43/10.26 = 4.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.43x = 10.26 × 4.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.43x = 47.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47.91/7.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6.44

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