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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.12, 9.83 and 5.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.12, 9.83 and 5.19 is: 7.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.12 : 9.83 = 5.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.12/9.83 = 5.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.12x = 9.83 × 5.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.12x = 50.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50.98/7.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7.16

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