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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.16, 9.28 and 5.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.16, 9.28 and 5.72 is: 8.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.16 : 9.28 = 5.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.16/9.28 = 5.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.16x = 9.28 × 5.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.16x = 53.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53.12/6.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.63

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