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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.21, 9.95 and 6.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.21, 9.95 and 6.23 is: 8.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.21 : 9.95 = 6.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.21/9.95 = 6.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.21x = 9.95 × 6.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.21x = 61.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61.98/7.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.60

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