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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5.68, 8.52 and 4.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5.68, 8.52 and 4.88 is: 7.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5.68 : 8.52 = 4.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5.68/8.52 = 4.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5.68x = 8.52 × 4.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5.68x = 41.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41.60/5.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7.33

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