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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5.18, 7.08 and 5.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5.18, 7.08 and 5.15 is: 7.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5.18 : 7.08 = 5.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5.18/7.08 = 5.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5.18x = 7.08 × 5.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5.18x = 36.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36.48/5.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7.05

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