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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5.33, 7.37 and 4.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5.33, 7.37 and 4.42 is: 6.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5.33 : 7.37 = 4.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5.33/7.37 = 4.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5.33x = 7.37 × 4.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5.33x = 32.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32.53/5.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6.10

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