Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5.36, 8.03 and 4
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 5.36, 8.03 and 4 is: 5.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
5.36 : 8.03 = 4 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
5.36/8.03 = 4/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
5.36x = 8.03 × 4 - Step 4: Simplify right side
5.36x = 32.10 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 32.10/5.36 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 5.99
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