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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.56, 11.33 and 3.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.56, 11.33 and 3.56 is: 5.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.56 : 11.33 = 3.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.56/11.33 = 3.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.56x = 11.33 × 3.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.56x = 40.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40.28/7.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.33

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