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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.73, 10.08 and 3.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.73, 10.08 and 3.87 is: 5.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.73 : 10.08 = 3.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.73/10.08 = 3.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.73x = 10.08 × 3.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.73x = 39.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39.05/6.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.80

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