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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.47, 11.21 and 6.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.47, 11.21 and 6.96 is: 10.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.47 : 11.21 = 6.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.47/11.21 = 6.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.47x = 11.21 × 6.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.47x = 78.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78.02/7.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.44

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