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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.19, 9.96 and 6.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.19, 9.96 and 6.73 is: 9.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.19 : 9.96 = 6.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.19/9.96 = 6.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.19x = 9.96 × 6.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.19x = 66.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66.98/7.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.32

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