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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.05, 12.48 and 7.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.05, 12.48 and 7.43 is: 10.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.05 : 12.48 = 7.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.05/12.48 = 7.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.05x = 12.48 × 7.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.05x = 92.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92.69/9.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.24

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