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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.53, 11.76 and 6.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.53, 11.76 and 6.48 is: 8.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.53 : 11.76 = 6.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.53/11.76 = 6.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.53x = 11.76 × 6.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.53x = 76.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76.20/8.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.93

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