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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.45, 8.88 and 5.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.45, 8.88 and 5.23 is: 7.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.45 : 8.88 = 5.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.45/8.88 = 5.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.45x = 8.88 × 5.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.45x = 46.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46.43/6.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7.20

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