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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.52, 11.22 and 7.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.52, 11.22 and 7.24 is: 10.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.52 : 11.22 = 7.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.52/11.22 = 7.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.52x = 11.22 × 7.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.52x = 81.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81.23/7.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.80

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