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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.31, 10.96 and 3.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.31, 10.96 and 3.93 is: 5.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.31 : 10.96 = 3.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.31/10.96 = 3.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.31x = 10.96 × 3.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.31x = 43.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43.07/7.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.89

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