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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.45, 11.17 and 2.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.45, 11.17 and 2.94 is: 4.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.45 : 11.17 = 2.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.45/11.17 = 2.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.45x = 11.17 × 2.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.45x = 32.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32.83/7.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4.41

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