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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5.14, 7.66 and 5.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5.14, 7.66 and 5.02 is: 7.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5.14 : 7.66 = 5.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5.14/7.66 = 5.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5.14x = 7.66 × 5.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5.14x = 38.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38.45/5.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7.48

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