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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.19, 9.92 and 5.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.19, 9.92 and 5.03 is: 6.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.19 : 9.92 = 5.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.19/9.92 = 5.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.19x = 9.92 × 5.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.19x = 49.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49.90/7.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6.94

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