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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.50, 9.73 and 5.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.50, 9.73 and 5.16 is: 7.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.50 : 9.73 = 5.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.50/9.73 = 5.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.50x = 9.73 × 5.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.50x = 50.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50.21/6.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7.72

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