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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5.75, 7.92 and 5.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5.75, 7.92 and 5.07 is: 6.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5.75 : 7.92 = 5.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5.75/7.92 = 5.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5.75x = 7.92 × 5.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5.75x = 40.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40.15/5.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6.99

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