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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5.26, 7.90 and 4.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5.26, 7.90 and 4.79 is: 7.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5.26 : 7.90 = 4.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5.26/7.90 = 4.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5.26x = 7.90 × 4.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5.26x = 37.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37.84/5.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7.19

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