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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5.20, 7.09 and 5.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5.20, 7.09 and 5.06 is: 6.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5.20 : 7.09 = 5.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5.20/7.09 = 5.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5.20x = 7.09 × 5.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5.20x = 35.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35.88/5.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6.90

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