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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.65, 11.40 and 7.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.65, 11.40 and 7.43 is: 11.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.65 : 11.40 = 7.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.65/11.40 = 7.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.65x = 11.40 × 7.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.65x = 84.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84.65/7.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.06

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