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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5.35, 7.97 and 5.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5.35, 7.97 and 5.19 is: 7.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5.35 : 7.97 = 5.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5.35/7.97 = 5.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5.35x = 7.97 × 5.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5.35x = 41.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41.38/5.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7.74

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