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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.50, 11.31 and 7.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.50, 11.31 and 7.18 is: 10.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.50 : 11.31 = 7.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.50/11.31 = 7.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.50x = 11.31 × 7.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.50x = 81.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81.21/7.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.83

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