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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.20, 9.93 and 5.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.20, 9.93 and 5.37 is: 7.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.20 : 9.93 = 5.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.20/9.93 = 5.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.20x = 9.93 × 5.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.20x = 53.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53.32/7.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7.41

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