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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.54, 11.25 and 6.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.54, 11.25 and 6.46 is: 9.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.54 : 11.25 = 6.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.54/11.25 = 6.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.54x = 11.25 × 6.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.54x = 72.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72.71/7.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.65

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