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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.29, 9.99 and 7.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.29, 9.99 and 7.26 is: 9.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.29 : 9.99 = 7.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.29/9.99 = 7.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.29x = 9.99 × 7.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.29x = 72.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72.53/7.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.95

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