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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.44, 10.26 and 6.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.44, 10.26 and 6.07 is: 8.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.44 : 10.26 = 6.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.44/10.26 = 6.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.44x = 10.26 × 6.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.44x = 62.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62.28/7.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.37

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