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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.48, 11.17 and 6.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.48, 11.17 and 6.51 is: 9.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.48 : 11.17 = 6.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.48/11.17 = 6.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.48x = 11.17 × 6.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.48x = 72.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72.72/7.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.72

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