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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.51, 10.37 and 4.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.51, 10.37 and 4.28 is: 5.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.51 : 10.37 = 4.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.51/10.37 = 4.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.51x = 10.37 × 4.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.51x = 44.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44.35/7.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.90

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