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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.72, 16.02 and 9.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.72, 16.02 and 9.95 is: 14.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.72 : 16.02 = 9.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.72/16.02 = 9.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.72x = 16.02 × 9.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.72x = 159.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159.40/10.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.87

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