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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.72, 14.80 and 7.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.72, 14.80 and 7.96 is: 10.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.72 : 14.80 = 7.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.72/14.80 = 7.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.72x = 14.80 × 7.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.72x = 117.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117.83/10.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.99

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