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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.47, 11.14 and 7.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.47, 11.14 and 7.15 is: 10.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.47 : 11.14 = 7.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.47/11.14 = 7.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.47x = 11.14 × 7.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.47x = 79.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79.65/7.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.66

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