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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5.31, 7.29 and 4.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5.31, 7.29 and 4.97 is: 6.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5.31 : 7.29 = 4.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5.31/7.29 = 4.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5.31x = 7.29 × 4.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5.31x = 36.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36.23/5.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6.82

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