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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.29, 8.72 and 6.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.29, 8.72 and 6.20 is: 8.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.29 : 8.72 = 6.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.29/8.72 = 6.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.29x = 8.72 × 6.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.29x = 54.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54.05/6.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.60

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