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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.12, 10.72 and 6.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.12, 10.72 and 6.68 is: 10.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.12 : 10.72 = 6.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.12/10.72 = 6.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.12x = 10.72 × 6.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.12x = 71.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71.61/7.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.06

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