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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.16, 9.89 and 3.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.16, 9.89 and 3.93 is: 5.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.16 : 9.89 = 3.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.16/9.89 = 3.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.16x = 9.89 × 3.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.16x = 38.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38.85/7.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.42

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