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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.20, 10.72 and 7.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.20, 10.72 and 7.01 is: 10.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.20 : 10.72 = 7.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.20/10.72 = 7.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.20x = 10.72 × 7.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.20x = 75.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75.15/7.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.44

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