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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.15, 10.72 and 2.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.15, 10.72 and 2.08 is: 3.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.15 : 10.72 = 2.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.15/10.72 = 2.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.15x = 10.72 × 2.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.15x = 22.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22.29/7.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3.12

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