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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5.03, 7.50 and 4.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5.03, 7.50 and 4.31 is: 6.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5.03 : 7.50 = 4.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5.03/7.50 = 4.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5.03x = 7.50 × 4.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5.03x = 32.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32.32/5.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6.43

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