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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5.52, 7.63 and 5.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5.52, 7.63 and 5.18 is: 7.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5.52 : 7.63 = 5.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5.52/7.63 = 5.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5.52x = 7.63 × 5.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5.52x = 39.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39.52/5.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7.16

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