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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5.79, 8.68 and 5.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5.79, 8.68 and 5.26 is: 7.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5.79 : 8.68 = 5.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5.79/8.68 = 5.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5.79x = 8.68 × 5.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5.79x = 45.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45.66/5.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7.89

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