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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.72, 12.02 and 7.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.72, 12.02 and 7.64 is: 10.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.72 : 12.02 = 7.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.72/12.02 = 7.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.72x = 12.02 × 7.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.72x = 91.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91.83/8.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.53

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