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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.46, 10.29 and 6.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.46, 10.29 and 6.31 is: 8.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.46 : 10.29 = 6.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.46/10.29 = 6.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.46x = 10.29 × 6.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.46x = 64.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64.97/7.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.71

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