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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5.26, 7.89 and 2.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5.26, 7.89 and 2.05 is: 3.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5.26 : 7.89 = 2.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5.26/7.89 = 2.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5.26x = 7.89 × 2.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5.26x = 16.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16.20/5.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3.08

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