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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.29, 10.97 and 5.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.29, 10.97 and 5.79 is: 8.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.29 : 10.97 = 5.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.29/10.97 = 5.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.29x = 10.97 × 5.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.29x = 63.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63.49/7.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.71

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