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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.58, 11.38 and 7.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.58, 11.38 and 7.14 is: 10.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.58 : 11.38 = 7.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.58/11.38 = 7.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.58x = 11.38 × 7.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.58x = 81.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81.25/7.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.72

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