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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.72, 9.25 and 5.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.72, 9.25 and 5.18 is: 7.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.72 : 9.25 = 5.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.72/9.25 = 5.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.72x = 9.25 × 5.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.72x = 47.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47.93/6.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7.13

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