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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5.16, 7.73 and 2.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5.16, 7.73 and 2.90 is: 4.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5.16 : 7.73 = 2.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5.16/7.73 = 2.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5.16x = 7.73 × 2.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5.16x = 22.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22.39/5.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4.34

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