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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.49, 11.25 and 6.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.49, 11.25 and 6.23 is: 9.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.49 : 11.25 = 6.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.49/11.25 = 6.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.49x = 11.25 × 6.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.49x = 70.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70.09/7.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.36

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