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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.62, 11.36 and 7.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.62, 11.36 and 7.28 is: 10.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.62 : 11.36 = 7.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.62/11.36 = 7.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.62x = 11.36 × 7.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.62x = 82.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82.72/7.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.86

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