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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5.30, 7.32 and 2.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5.30, 7.32 and 2.88 is: 3.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5.30 : 7.32 = 2.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5.30/7.32 = 2.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5.30x = 7.32 × 2.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5.30x = 21.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21.06/5.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3.97

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