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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5.37, 8.05 and 1.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5.37, 8.05 and 1.99 is: 2.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5.37 : 8.05 = 1.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5.37/8.05 = 1.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5.37x = 8.05 × 1.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5.37x = 16.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16.01/5.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2.98

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