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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5.13, 7.05 and 4.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5.13, 7.05 and 4.43 is: 6.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5.13 : 7.05 = 4.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5.13/7.05 = 4.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5.13x = 7.05 × 4.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5.13x = 31.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31.23/5.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6.09

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