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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5.18, 7.76 and 2.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5.18, 7.76 and 2.32 is: 3.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5.18 : 7.76 = 2.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5.18/7.76 = 2.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5.18x = 7.76 × 2.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5.18x = 17.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17.97/5.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3.47

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