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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5.30, 7.31 and 3.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5.30, 7.31 and 3.14 is: 4.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5.30 : 7.31 = 3.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5.30/7.31 = 3.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5.30x = 7.31 × 3.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5.30x = 22.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22.97/5.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4.33

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