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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.72, 9.20 and 5.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.72, 9.20 and 5.91 is: 8.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.72 : 9.20 = 5.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.72/9.20 = 5.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.72x = 9.20 × 5.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.72x = 54.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54.37/6.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.09

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