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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.50, 11.24 and 6.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.50, 11.24 and 6.43 is: 9.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.50 : 11.24 = 6.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.50/11.24 = 6.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.50x = 11.24 × 6.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.50x = 72.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72.27/7.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.64

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