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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.51, 15.82 and 7.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.51, 15.82 and 7.52 is: 11.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.51 : 15.82 = 7.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.51/15.82 = 7.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.51x = 15.82 × 7.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.51x = 118.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118.93/10.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.32

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