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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.48, 11.19 and 4.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.48, 11.19 and 4.62 is: 6.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.48 : 11.19 = 4.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.48/11.19 = 4.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.48x = 11.19 × 4.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.48x = 51.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51.73/7.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6.92

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