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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.53, 11.77 and 5.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.53, 11.77 and 5.25 is: 7.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.53 : 11.77 = 5.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.53/11.77 = 5.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.53x = 11.77 × 5.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.53x = 61.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61.73/8.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7.24

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