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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.56, 10.44 and 4.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.56, 10.44 and 4.33 is: 5.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.56 : 10.44 = 4.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.56/10.44 = 4.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.56x = 10.44 × 4.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.56x = 45.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45.17/7.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.97

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