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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.16, 10.72 and 6.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.16, 10.72 and 6.88 is: 10.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.16 : 10.72 = 6.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.16/10.72 = 6.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.16x = 10.72 × 6.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.16x = 73.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73.75/7.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.30

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