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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.48, 11.70 and 5.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.48, 11.70 and 5.24 is: 7.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.48 : 11.70 = 5.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.48/11.70 = 5.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.48x = 11.70 × 5.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.48x = 61.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61.31/8.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7.23

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