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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5.34, 7.98 and 4.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5.34, 7.98 and 4.13 is: 6.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5.34 : 7.98 = 4.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5.34/7.98 = 4.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5.34x = 7.98 × 4.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5.34x = 32.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32.92/5.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6.16

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