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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.13, 10.72 and 5.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.13, 10.72 and 5.53 is: 8.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.13 : 10.72 = 5.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.13/10.72 = 5.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.13x = 10.72 × 5.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.13x = 59.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59.28/7.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.31

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