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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.72, 9.24 and 5.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.72, 9.24 and 5.80 is: 7.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.72 : 9.24 = 5.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.72/9.24 = 5.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.72x = 9.24 × 5.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.72x = 53.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53.59/6.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7.98

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