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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5.02, 7.53 and 4.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5.02, 7.53 and 4.27 is: 6.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5.02 : 7.53 = 4.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5.02/7.53 = 4.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5.02x = 7.53 × 4.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5.02x = 32.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32.15/5.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6.40

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