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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.51, 11.29 and 5.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.51, 11.29 and 5.38 is: 8.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.51 : 11.29 = 5.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.51/11.29 = 5.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.51x = 11.29 × 5.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.51x = 60.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60.74/7.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.09

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