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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5.25, 7.26 and 4.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5.25, 7.26 and 4.65 is: 6.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5.25 : 7.26 = 4.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5.25/7.26 = 4.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5.25x = 7.26 × 4.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5.25x = 33.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33.71/5.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6.42

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