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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.72, 10.65 and 6.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.72, 10.65 and 6.64 is: 9.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.72 : 10.65 = 6.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.72/10.65 = 6.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.72x = 10.65 × 6.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.72x = 70.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70.72/7.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.16

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