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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.45, 10.24 and 6.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.45, 10.24 and 6.08 is: 8.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.45 : 10.24 = 6.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.45/10.24 = 6.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.45x = 10.24 × 6.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.45x = 62.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62.19/7.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.35

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