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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5.26, 7.89 and 3.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5.26, 7.89 and 3.01 is: 4.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5.26 : 7.89 = 3.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5.26/7.89 = 3.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5.26x = 7.89 × 3.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5.26x = 23.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23.75/5.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4.52

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