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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.52, 10.39 and 7.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.52, 10.39 and 7.28 is: 10.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.52 : 10.39 = 7.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.52/10.39 = 7.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.52x = 10.39 × 7.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.52x = 75.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75.64/7.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.06

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