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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.53, 8.98 and 5.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.53, 8.98 and 5.31 is: 7.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.53 : 8.98 = 5.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.53/8.98 = 5.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.53x = 8.98 × 5.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.53x = 47.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47.66/6.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7.30

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