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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3.53, 5.30 and 2.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3.53, 5.30 and 2.53 is: 3.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3.53 : 5.30 = 2.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3.53/5.30 = 2.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3.53x = 5.30 × 2.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3.53x = 13.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13.41/3.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3.80

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