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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.38, 11.08 and 5.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.38, 11.08 and 5.14 is: 7.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.38 : 11.08 = 5.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.38/11.08 = 5.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.38x = 11.08 × 5.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.38x = 56.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56.95/7.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7.72

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