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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.56, 11.39 and 7.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.56, 11.39 and 7.47 is: 11.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.56 : 11.39 = 7.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.56/11.39 = 7.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.56x = 11.39 × 7.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.56x = 85.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85.05/7.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.25

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