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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.03, 9.71 and 5.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.03, 9.71 and 5.41 is: 7.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.03 : 9.71 = 5.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.03/9.71 = 5.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.03x = 9.71 × 5.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.03x = 52.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52.54/7.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7.47

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