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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.53, 10.39 and 4.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.53, 10.39 and 4.30 is: 5.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.53 : 10.39 = 4.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.53/10.39 = 4.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.53x = 10.39 × 4.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.53x = 44.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44.66/7.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.93

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