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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.21, 10.76 and 6.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.21, 10.76 and 6.96 is: 10.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.21 : 10.76 = 6.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.21/10.76 = 6.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.21x = 10.76 × 6.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.21x = 74.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74.89/7.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.39

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