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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.27, 10.91 and 3.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.27, 10.91 and 3.27 is: 4.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.27 : 10.91 = 3.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.27/10.91 = 3.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.27x = 10.91 × 3.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.27x = 35.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35.68/7.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4.91

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