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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5, 7.50 and 2.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5, 7.50 and 2.63 is: 3.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5 : 7.50 = 2.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5/7.50 = 2.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5x = 7.50 × 2.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5x = 19.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19.73/5
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3.95

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