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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.20, 9.89 and 6.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.20, 9.89 and 6.49 is: 8.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.20 : 9.89 = 6.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.20/9.89 = 6.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.20x = 9.89 × 6.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.20x = 64.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64.19/7.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.91

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