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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.16, 9.89 and 5.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.16, 9.89 and 5.36 is: 7.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.16 : 9.89 = 5.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.16/9.89 = 5.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.16x = 9.89 × 5.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.16x = 52.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52.97/7.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7.40

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