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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.53, 11.30 and 3.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.53, 11.30 and 3.53 is: 5.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.53 : 11.30 = 3.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.53/11.30 = 3.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.53x = 11.30 × 3.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.53x = 39.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39.81/7.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.29

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