Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5.33, 7.99 and 4
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 5.33, 7.99 and 4 is: 6.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
5.33 : 7.99 = 4 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
5.33/7.99 = 4/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
5.33x = 7.99 × 4 - Step 4: Simplify right side
5.33x = 31.96 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 31.96/5.33 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 6.00
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