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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.21, 10.83 and 5.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.21, 10.83 and 5.95 is: 8.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.21 : 10.83 = 5.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.21/10.83 = 5.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.21x = 10.83 × 5.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.21x = 64.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64.41/7.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.93

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