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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5.53, 7.63 and 3.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5.53, 7.63 and 3.81 is: 5.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5.53 : 7.63 = 3.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5.53/7.63 = 3.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5.53x = 7.63 × 3.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5.53x = 29.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29.07/5.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.26

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