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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.28, 10.85 and 6.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.28, 10.85 and 6.89 is: 10.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.28 : 10.85 = 6.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.28/10.85 = 6.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.28x = 10.85 × 6.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.28x = 74.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74.73/7.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.27

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