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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.29, 10.04 and 6.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.29, 10.04 and 6.07 is: 8.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.29 : 10.04 = 6.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.29/10.04 = 6.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.29x = 10.04 × 6.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.29x = 60.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60.94/7.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.36

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