Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5.21, 7.19 and 4
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 5.21, 7.19 and 4 is: 5.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
5.21 : 7.19 = 4 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
5.21/7.19 = 4/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
5.21x = 7.19 × 4 - Step 4: Simplify right side
5.21x = 28.76 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 28.76/5.21 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 5.52
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