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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.01, 11.06 and 5.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.01, 11.06 and 5.28 is: 7.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.01 : 11.06 = 5.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.01/11.06 = 5.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.01x = 11.06 × 5.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.01x = 58.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58.40/8.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7.29

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