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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.33, 8.72 and 5.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.33, 8.72 and 5.03 is: 6.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.33 : 8.72 = 5.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.33/8.72 = 5.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.33x = 8.72 × 5.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.33x = 43.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43.87/6.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6.93

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