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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.53, 10.40 and 4.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.53, 10.40 and 4.81 is: 6.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.53 : 10.40 = 4.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.53/10.40 = 4.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.53x = 10.40 × 4.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.53x = 49.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49.98/7.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6.64

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