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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.47, 10.24 and 7.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.47, 10.24 and 7.45 is: 10.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.47 : 10.24 = 7.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.47/10.24 = 7.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.47x = 10.24 × 7.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.47x = 76.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76.25/7.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.21

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