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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5.33, 7.97 and 3.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5.33, 7.97 and 3.83 is: 5.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5.33 : 7.97 = 3.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5.33/7.97 = 3.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5.33x = 7.97 × 3.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5.33x = 30.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30.47/5.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.71

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