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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.44, 11.10 and 7.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.44, 11.10 and 7.38 is: 11.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.44 : 11.10 = 7.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.44/11.10 = 7.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.44x = 11.10 × 7.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.44x = 81.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81.92/7.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.01

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