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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5.29, 7.28 and 4.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5.29, 7.28 and 4.88 is: 6.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5.29 : 7.28 = 4.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5.29/7.28 = 4.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5.29x = 7.28 × 4.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5.29x = 35.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35.53/5.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6.72

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