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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.55, 11.23 and 7.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.55, 11.23 and 7.52 is: 11.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.55 : 11.23 = 7.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.55/11.23 = 7.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.55x = 11.23 × 7.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.55x = 84.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84.37/7.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.18

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