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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.44, 10.28 and 6.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.44, 10.28 and 6.53 is: 9.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.44 : 10.28 = 6.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.44/10.28 = 6.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.44x = 10.28 × 6.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.44x = 67.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67.09/7.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.02

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