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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.48, 11.18 and 6.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.48, 11.18 and 6.32 is: 9.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.48 : 11.18 = 6.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.48/11.18 = 6.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.48x = 11.18 × 6.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.48x = 70.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70.66/7.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.45

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