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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.72, 14.77 and 7.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.72, 14.77 and 7.26 is: 10.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.72 : 14.77 = 7.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.72/14.77 = 7.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.72x = 14.77 × 7.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.72x = 107.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107.17/10.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.00

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