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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.13, 9.83 and 3.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.13, 9.83 and 3.89 is: 5.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.13 : 9.83 = 3.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.13/9.83 = 3.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.13x = 9.83 × 3.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.13x = 38.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38.25/7.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.37

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