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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.54, 10.38 and 6

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.54, 10.38 and 6 is: 8.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.54 : 10.38 = 6 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.54/10.38 = 6/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.54x = 10.38 × 6
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.54x = 62.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62.28/7.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.26

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