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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.88, 10.28 and 5.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.88, 10.28 and 5.08 is: 7.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.88 : 10.28 = 5.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.88/10.28 = 5.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.88x = 10.28 × 5.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.88x = 52.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52.22/6.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7.59

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