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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5.19, 7.07 and 5.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5.19, 7.07 and 5.15 is: 7.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5.19 : 7.07 = 5.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5.19/7.07 = 5.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5.19x = 7.07 × 5.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5.19x = 36.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36.41/5.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7.02

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