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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.20, 10.76 and 6.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.20, 10.76 and 6.07 is: 9.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.20 : 10.76 = 6.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.20/10.76 = 6.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.20x = 10.76 × 6.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.20x = 65.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65.31/7.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.07

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