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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5.34, 7.37 and 3.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5.34, 7.37 and 3.18 is: 4.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5.34 : 7.37 = 3.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5.34/7.37 = 3.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5.34x = 7.37 × 3.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5.34x = 23.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23.42/5.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4.39

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