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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.41, 11.54 and 7.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.41, 11.54 and 7.52 is: 10.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.41 : 11.54 = 7.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.41/11.54 = 7.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.41x = 11.54 × 7.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.41x = 86.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86.74/8.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.32

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