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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.50, 11.26 and 4.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.50, 11.26 and 4.80 is: 7.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.50 : 11.26 = 4.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.50/11.26 = 4.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.50x = 11.26 × 4.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.50x = 54.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54.05/7.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7.21

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