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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5.37, 8.02 and 4.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5.37, 8.02 and 4.23 is: 6.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5.37 : 8.02 = 4.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5.37/8.02 = 4.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5.37x = 8.02 × 4.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5.37x = 33.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33.92/5.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6.32

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