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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5.21, 7.19 and 3.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5.21, 7.19 and 3.68 is: 5.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5.21 : 7.19 = 3.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5.21/7.19 = 3.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5.21x = 7.19 × 3.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5.21x = 26.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26.46/5.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.08

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