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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.57, 11.34 and 4.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.57, 11.34 and 4.35 is: 6.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.57 : 11.34 = 4.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.57/11.34 = 4.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.57x = 11.34 × 4.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.57x = 49.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49.36/7.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6.52

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