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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5.78, 8.68 and 4.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5.78, 8.68 and 4.82 is: 7.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5.78 : 8.68 = 4.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5.78/8.68 = 4.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5.78x = 8.68 × 4.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5.78x = 41.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41.84/5.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7.24

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