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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.62, 11.33 and 7.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.62, 11.33 and 7.50 is: 11.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.62 : 11.33 = 7.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.62/11.33 = 7.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.62x = 11.33 × 7.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.62x = 84.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84.98/7.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.15

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