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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.14, 9.83 and 5.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.14, 9.83 and 5.09 is: 7.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.14 : 9.83 = 5.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.14/9.83 = 5.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.14x = 9.83 × 5.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.14x = 50.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50.03/7.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7.01

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