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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5.29, 7.92 and 4.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5.29, 7.92 and 4.40 is: 6.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5.29 : 7.92 = 4.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5.29/7.92 = 4.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5.29x = 7.92 × 4.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5.29x = 34.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34.85/5.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6.59

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