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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.18, 10.72 and 6.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.18, 10.72 and 6.43 is: 9.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.18 : 10.72 = 6.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.18/10.72 = 6.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.18x = 10.72 × 6.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.18x = 68.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68.84/7.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.59

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