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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.53, 11.28 and 3.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.53, 11.28 and 3.52 is: 5.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.53 : 11.28 = 3.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.53/11.28 = 3.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.53x = 11.28 × 3.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.53x = 39.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39.73/7.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.28

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