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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5.06, 7.52 and 4.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5.06, 7.52 and 4.86 is: 7.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5.06 : 7.52 = 4.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5.06/7.52 = 4.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5.06x = 7.52 × 4.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5.06x = 36.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36.52/5.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7.21

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