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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.49, 10.29 and 7.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.49, 10.29 and 7.05 is: 9.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.49 : 10.29 = 7.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.49/10.29 = 7.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.49x = 10.29 × 7.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.49x = 72.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72.54/7.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.69

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