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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5.26, 7.26 and 3.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5.26, 7.26 and 3.44 is: 4.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5.26 : 7.26 = 3.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5.26/7.26 = 3.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5.26x = 7.26 × 3.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5.26x = 24.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24.98/5.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4.75

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