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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.48, 11.19 and 6.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.48, 11.19 and 6.13 is: 9.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.48 : 11.19 = 6.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.48/11.19 = 6.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.48x = 11.19 × 6.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.48x = 68.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68.59/7.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.17

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