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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.28, 10.08 and 6.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.28, 10.08 and 6.92 is: 9.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.28 : 10.08 = 6.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.28/10.08 = 6.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.28x = 10.08 × 6.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.28x = 69.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69.75/7.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.58

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