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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.26, 9.96 and 7.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.26, 9.96 and 7.26 is: 9.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.26 : 9.96 = 7.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.26/9.96 = 7.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.26x = 9.96 × 7.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.26x = 72.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72.31/7.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.96

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