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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.20, 9.95 and 6.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.20, 9.95 and 6.05 is: 8.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.20 : 9.95 = 6.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.20/9.95 = 6.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.20x = 9.95 × 6.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.20x = 60.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60.19/7.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.36

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