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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.79, 10.73 and 5.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.79, 10.73 and 5.36 is: 7.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.79 : 10.73 = 5.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.79/10.73 = 5.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.79x = 10.73 × 5.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.79x = 57.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57.43/7.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7.38

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