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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.07, 9.75 and 5.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.07, 9.75 and 5.34 is: 7.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.07 : 9.75 = 5.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.07/9.75 = 5.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.07x = 9.75 × 5.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.07x = 52.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52.07/7.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7.36

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