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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.51, 11.20 and 7.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.51, 11.20 and 7.17 is: 10.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.51 : 11.20 = 7.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.51/11.20 = 7.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.51x = 11.20 × 7.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.51x = 80.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80.30/7.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.69

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