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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5.34, 7.98 and 4.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5.34, 7.98 and 4.88 is: 7.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5.34 : 7.98 = 4.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5.34/7.98 = 4.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5.34x = 7.98 × 4.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5.34x = 38.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38.94/5.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7.29

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