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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.14, 9.87 and 5.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.14, 9.87 and 5.33 is: 7.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.14 : 9.87 = 5.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.14/9.87 = 5.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.14x = 9.87 × 5.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.14x = 52.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52.56/7.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7.36

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