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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.44, 11.12 and 6

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.44, 11.12 and 6 is: 8.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.44 : 11.12 = 6 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.44/11.12 = 6/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.44x = 11.12 × 6
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.44x = 66.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66.72/7.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.97

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