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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5.18, 7.77 and 3.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5.18, 7.77 and 3.38 is: 5.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5.18 : 7.77 = 3.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5.18/7.77 = 3.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5.18x = 7.77 × 3.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5.18x = 26.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26.22/5.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.06

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