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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.36, 10.16 and 4.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.36, 10.16 and 4.29 is: 5.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.36 : 10.16 = 4.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.36/10.16 = 4.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.36x = 10.16 × 4.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.36x = 43.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43.61/7.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.92

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