Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.02, 10.52 and 4
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 7.02, 10.52 and 4 is: 5.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
7.02 : 10.52 = 4 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
7.02/10.52 = 4/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
7.02x = 10.52 × 4 - Step 4: Simplify right side
7.02x = 42.08 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 42.08/7.02 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 5.99
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