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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.72, 10.09 and 3.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.72, 10.09 and 3.71 is: 5.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.72 : 10.09 = 3.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.72/10.09 = 3.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.72x = 10.09 × 3.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.72x = 37.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37.45/6.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.57

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