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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3.80, 5.24 and 3.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3.80, 5.24 and 3.26 is: 4.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3.80 : 5.24 = 3.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3.80/5.24 = 3.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3.80x = 5.24 × 3.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3.80x = 17.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17.08/3.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4.50

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