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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.06, 9.69 and 6.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.06, 9.69 and 6.72 is: 9.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.06 : 9.69 = 6.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.06/9.69 = 6.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.06x = 9.69 × 6.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.06x = 65.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65.12/7.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.22

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