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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5.59, 7.73 and 5.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5.59, 7.73 and 5.27 is: 7.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5.59 : 7.73 = 5.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5.59/7.73 = 5.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5.59x = 7.73 × 5.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5.59x = 40.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40.69/5.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7.29

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