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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5.37, 8.08 and 4.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5.37, 8.08 and 4.24 is: 6.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5.37 : 8.08 = 4.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5.37/8.08 = 4.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5.37x = 8.08 × 4.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5.37x = 34.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34.26/5.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6.38

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