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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.44, 11.12 and 6.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.44, 11.12 and 6.44 is: 9.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.44 : 11.12 = 6.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.44/11.12 = 6.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.44x = 11.12 × 6.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.44x = 71.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71.53/7.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.61

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