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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.37, 11.49 and 7.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.37, 11.49 and 7.29 is: 10.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.37 : 11.49 = 7.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.37/11.49 = 7.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.37x = 11.49 × 7.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.37x = 83.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83.76/8.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.01

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