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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5.19, 7.80 and 3.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5.19, 7.80 and 3.49 is: 5.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5.19 : 7.80 = 3.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5.19/7.80 = 3.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5.19x = 7.80 × 3.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5.19x = 27.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27.23/5.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.25

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