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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.72, 13.08 and 7.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.72, 13.08 and 7.12 is: 10.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.72 : 13.08 = 7.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.72/13.08 = 7.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.72x = 13.08 × 7.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.72x = 93.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93.13/8.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.68

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