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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.73, 11.51 and 7.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.73, 11.51 and 7.44 is: 11.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.73 : 11.51 = 7.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.73/11.51 = 7.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.73x = 11.51 × 7.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.73x = 85.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85.63/7.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.08

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