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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.48, 11.19 and 7.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.48, 11.19 and 7.37 is: 11.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.48 : 11.19 = 7.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.48/11.19 = 7.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.48x = 11.19 × 7.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.48x = 82.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82.47/7.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.03

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