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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5.27, 7.95 and 5.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5.27, 7.95 and 5.23 is: 7.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5.27 : 7.95 = 5.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5.27/7.95 = 5.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5.27x = 7.95 × 5.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5.27x = 41.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41.53/5.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7.88

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