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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.59, 11.32 and 6.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.59, 11.32 and 6.08 is: 9.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.59 : 11.32 = 6.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.59/11.32 = 6.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.59x = 11.32 × 6.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.59x = 68.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68.77/7.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.07

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