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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5.18, 7.75 and 3.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5.18, 7.75 and 3.17 is: 4.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5.18 : 7.75 = 3.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5.18/7.75 = 3.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5.18x = 7.75 × 3.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5.18x = 24.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24.55/5.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4.74

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