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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.45, 11.11 and 6.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.45, 11.11 and 6.18 is: 9.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.45 : 11.11 = 6.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.45/11.11 = 6.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.45x = 11.11 × 6.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.45x = 68.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68.66/7.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.22

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