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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5.28, 7.90 and 4.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5.28, 7.90 and 4.14 is: 6.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5.28 : 7.90 = 4.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5.28/7.90 = 4.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5.28x = 7.90 × 4.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5.28x = 32.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32.71/5.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6.19

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