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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.33, 9.48 and 5.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.33, 9.48 and 5.33 is: 7.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.33 : 9.48 = 5.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.33/9.48 = 5.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.33x = 9.48 × 5.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.33x = 50.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50.48/6.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7.97

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