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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.45, 10.31 and 6.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.45, 10.31 and 6.01 is: 8.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.45 : 10.31 = 6.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.45/10.31 = 6.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.45x = 10.31 × 6.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.45x = 61.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61.91/7.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.31

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