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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5.52, 8.23 and 5.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5.52, 8.23 and 5.23 is: 7.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5.52 : 8.23 = 5.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5.52/8.23 = 5.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5.52x = 8.23 × 5.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5.52x = 43.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43.04/5.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7.80

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