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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5.13, 7.71 and 4

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5.13, 7.71 and 4 is: 6.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5.13 : 7.71 = 4 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5.13/7.71 = 4/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5.13x = 7.71 × 4
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5.13x = 30.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30.82/5.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6.01

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