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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.06, 9.75 and 4.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.06, 9.75 and 4.15 is: 5.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.06 : 9.75 = 4.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.06/9.75 = 4.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.06x = 9.75 × 4.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.06x = 40.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40.42/7.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.72

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