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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.83, 10.26 and 5.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.83, 10.26 and 5.03 is: 7.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.83 : 10.26 = 5.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.83/10.26 = 5.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.83x = 10.26 × 5.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.83x = 51.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51.58/6.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7.55

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