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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.45, 11.17 and 5.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.45, 11.17 and 5.19 is: 7.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.45 : 11.17 = 5.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.45/11.17 = 5.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.45x = 11.17 × 5.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.45x = 57.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57.97/7.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7.78

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