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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.02, 9.70 and 5.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.02, 9.70 and 5.20 is: 7.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.02 : 9.70 = 5.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.02/9.70 = 5.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.02x = 9.70 × 5.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.02x = 50.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50.44/7.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7.19

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