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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.15, 10.72 and 3.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.15, 10.72 and 3.77 is: 5.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.15 : 10.72 = 3.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.15/10.72 = 3.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.15x = 10.72 × 3.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.15x = 40.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40.44/7.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.65

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