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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5.28, 7.28 and 4.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5.28, 7.28 and 4.60 is: 6.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5.28 : 7.28 = 4.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5.28/7.28 = 4.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5.28x = 7.28 × 4.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5.28x = 33.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33.49/5.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6.34

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