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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5.20, 7.18 and 4.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5.20, 7.18 and 4.39 is: 6.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5.20 : 7.18 = 4.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5.20/7.18 = 4.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5.20x = 7.18 × 4.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5.20x = 31.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31.49/5.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6.06

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