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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.54, 10.38 and 6.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.54, 10.38 and 6.30 is: 8.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.54 : 10.38 = 6.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.54/10.38 = 6.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.54x = 10.38 × 6.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.54x = 65.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65.39/7.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.67

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