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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.19, 8.53 and 5.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.19, 8.53 and 5.27 is: 7.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.19 : 8.53 = 5.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.19/8.53 = 5.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.19x = 8.53 × 5.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.19x = 44.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44.95/6.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7.26

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