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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.62, 10.55 and 7.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.62, 10.55 and 7.41 is: 10.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.62 : 10.55 = 7.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.62/10.55 = 7.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.62x = 10.55 × 7.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.62x = 78.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78.14/7.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.25

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