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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.08, 9.10 and 5.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.08, 9.10 and 5.28 is: 7.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.08 : 9.10 = 5.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.08/9.10 = 5.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.08x = 9.10 × 5.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.08x = 48.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48.05/6.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7.90

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