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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.72, 14.55 and 7.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.72, 14.55 and 7.17 is: 10.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.72 : 14.55 = 7.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.72/14.55 = 7.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.72x = 14.55 × 7.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.72x = 104.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104.30/9.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.73

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