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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.26, 11.38 and 5.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.26, 11.38 and 5.53 is: 7.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.26 : 11.38 = 5.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.26/11.38 = 5.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.26x = 11.38 × 5.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.26x = 62.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62.90/8.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7.62

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