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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.36, 8.76 and 5.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.36, 8.76 and 5.28 is: 7.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.36 : 8.76 = 5.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.36/8.76 = 5.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.36x = 8.76 × 5.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.36x = 46.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46.25/6.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7.27

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