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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.53, 17.31 and 5.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.53, 17.31 and 5.53 is: 8.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.53 : 17.31 = 5.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.53/17.31 = 5.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.53x = 17.31 × 5.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.53x = 95.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95.72/11.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.30

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