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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5.62, 7.72 and 5.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5.62, 7.72 and 5.11 is: 7.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5.62 : 7.72 = 5.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5.62/7.72 = 5.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5.62x = 7.72 × 5.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5.62x = 39.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39.39/5.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7.01

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