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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.53, 10.38 and 6.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.53, 10.38 and 6.72 is: 9.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.53 : 10.38 = 6.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.53/10.38 = 6.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.53x = 10.38 × 6.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.53x = 69.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69.75/7.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.26

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