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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5.33, 7.94 and 5.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5.33, 7.94 and 5.16 is: 7.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5.33 : 7.94 = 5.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5.33/7.94 = 5.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5.33x = 7.94 × 5.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5.33x = 40.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40.94/5.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7.69

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