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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5.31, 7.32 and 3.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5.31, 7.32 and 3.00 is: 4.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5.31 : 7.32 = 3.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5.31/7.32 = 3.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5.31x = 7.32 × 3.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5.31x = 21.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21.99/5.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4.14

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