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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.48, 11.17 and 6.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.48, 11.17 and 6.85 is: 10.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.48 : 11.17 = 6.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.48/11.17 = 6.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.48x = 11.17 × 6.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.48x = 76.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76.51/7.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.23

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