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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.54, 10.27 and 7.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.54, 10.27 and 7.45 is: 10.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.54 : 10.27 = 7.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.54/10.27 = 7.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.54x = 10.27 × 7.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.54x = 76.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76.51/7.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.15

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