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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.72, 10.08 and 2.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.72, 10.08 and 2.72 is: 4.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.72 : 10.08 = 2.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.72/10.08 = 2.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.72x = 10.08 × 2.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.72x = 27.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27.36/6.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4.07

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