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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.71, 9.26 and 5.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.71, 9.26 and 5.18 is: 7.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.71 : 9.26 = 5.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.71/9.26 = 5.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.71x = 9.26 × 5.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.71x = 47.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47.89/6.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7.14

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