Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5.10, 7.03 and 4
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 5.10, 7.03 and 4 is: 5.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
5.10 : 7.03 = 4 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
5.10/7.03 = 4/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
5.10x = 7.03 × 4 - Step 4: Simplify right side
5.10x = 28.10 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 28.10/5.10 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 5.52
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