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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.52, 15.80 and 6.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.52, 15.80 and 6.72 is: 10.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.52 : 15.80 = 6.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.52/15.80 = 6.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.52x = 15.80 × 6.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.52x = 106.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106.14/10.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.09

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