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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.31, 10.95 and 5.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.31, 10.95 and 5.97 is: 8.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.31 : 10.95 = 5.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.31/10.95 = 5.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.31x = 10.95 × 5.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.31x = 65.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65.37/7.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.94

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