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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5.08, 6.97 and 5.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5.08, 6.97 and 5.07 is: 6.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5.08 : 6.97 = 5.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5.08/6.97 = 5.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5.08x = 6.97 × 5.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5.08x = 35.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35.28/5.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6.94

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