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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5.76, 7.95 and 5.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5.76, 7.95 and 5.25 is: 7.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5.76 : 7.95 = 5.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5.76/7.95 = 5.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5.76x = 7.95 × 5.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5.76x = 41.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41.74/5.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7.25

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