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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5.24, 7.84 and 4.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5.24, 7.84 and 4.80 is: 7.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5.24 : 7.84 = 4.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5.24/7.84 = 4.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5.24x = 7.84 × 4.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5.24x = 37.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37.63/5.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7.18

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