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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5.79, 7.95 and 5.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5.79, 7.95 and 5.33 is: 7.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5.79 : 7.95 = 5.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5.79/7.95 = 5.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5.79x = 7.95 × 5.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5.79x = 42.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42.33/5.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7.31

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