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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.72, 13.10 and 6.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.72, 13.10 and 6.72 is: 10.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.72 : 13.10 = 6.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.72/13.10 = 6.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.72x = 13.10 × 6.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.72x = 88.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88.03/8.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.10

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