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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.58, 11.32 and 7.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.58, 11.32 and 7.51 is: 11.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.58 : 11.32 = 7.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.58/11.32 = 7.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.58x = 11.32 × 7.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.58x = 85.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85.01/7.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.22

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