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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.47, 11.03 and 7.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.47, 11.03 and 7.43 is: 10.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.47 : 11.03 = 7.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.47/11.03 = 7.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.47x = 11.03 × 7.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.47x = 81.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81.86/7.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.96

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