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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5.19, 7.77 and 2.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5.19, 7.77 and 2.65 is: 3.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5.19 : 7.77 = 2.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5.19/7.77 = 2.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5.19x = 7.77 × 2.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5.19x = 20.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20.59/5.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3.97

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