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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.51, 9.73 and 5.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.51, 9.73 and 5.37 is: 8.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.51 : 9.73 = 5.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.51/9.73 = 5.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.51x = 9.73 × 5.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.51x = 52.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52.22/6.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.02

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