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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.05, 10.58 and 4.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.05, 10.58 and 4.80 is: 7.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.05 : 10.58 = 4.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.05/10.58 = 4.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.05x = 10.58 × 4.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.05x = 50.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50.80/7.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7.20

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