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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.64, 11.48 and 3.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.64, 11.48 and 3.64 is: 5.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.64 : 11.48 = 3.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.64/11.48 = 3.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.64x = 11.48 × 3.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.64x = 41.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41.79/7.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.47

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