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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5, 7.53 and 3.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5, 7.53 and 3.52 is: 5.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5 : 7.53 = 3.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5/7.53 = 3.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5x = 7.53 × 3.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5x = 26.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26.45/5
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.29

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