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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.44, 10.20 and 7.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.44, 10.20 and 7.16 is: 9.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.44 : 10.20 = 7.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.44/10.20 = 7.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.44x = 10.20 × 7.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.44x = 73.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73.00/7.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.81

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