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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.48, 11.22 and 6.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.48, 11.22 and 6.74 is: 10.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.48 : 11.22 = 6.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.48/11.22 = 6.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.48x = 11.22 × 6.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.48x = 75.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75.53/7.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.10

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