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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5.33, 7.94 and 4.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5.33, 7.94 and 4.62 is: 6.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5.33 : 7.94 = 4.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5.33/7.94 = 4.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5.33x = 7.94 × 4.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5.33x = 36.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36.66/5.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6.89

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