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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.55, 11.34 and 7.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.55, 11.34 and 7.52 is: 11.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.55 : 11.34 = 7.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.55/11.34 = 7.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.55x = 11.34 × 7.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.55x = 85.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85.22/7.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.29

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