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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.04, 9.01 and 5.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.04, 9.01 and 5.28 is: 7.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.04 : 9.01 = 5.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.04/9.01 = 5.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.04x = 9.01 × 5.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.04x = 47.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47.57/6.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7.88

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