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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.72, 16.11 and 5.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.72, 16.11 and 5.92 is: 8.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.72 : 16.11 = 5.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.72/16.11 = 5.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.72x = 16.11 × 5.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.72x = 95.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95.37/10.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.90

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