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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.34, 10.97 and 5.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.34, 10.97 and 5.34 is: 7.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.34 : 10.97 = 5.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.34/10.97 = 5.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.34x = 10.97 × 5.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.34x = 58.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58.59/7.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7.98

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