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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.56, 11.31 and 4.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.56, 11.31 and 4.18 is: 6.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.56 : 11.31 = 4.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.56/11.31 = 4.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.56x = 11.31 × 4.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.56x = 47.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47.28/7.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6.25

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