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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5.58, 7.72 and 5.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5.58, 7.72 and 5.28 is: 7.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5.58 : 7.72 = 5.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5.58/7.72 = 5.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5.58x = 7.72 × 5.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5.58x = 40.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40.72/5.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7.30

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