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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5.37, 7.35 and 5.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5.37, 7.35 and 5.27 is: 7.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5.37 : 7.35 = 5.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5.37/7.35 = 5.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5.37x = 7.35 × 5.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5.37x = 38.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38.70/5.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7.21

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