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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.72, 10.08 and 5.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.72, 10.08 and 5.83 is: 8.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.72 : 10.08 = 5.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.72/10.08 = 5.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.72x = 10.08 × 5.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.72x = 58.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58.77/6.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.75

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