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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.53, 12.81 and 6.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.53, 12.81 and 6.52 is: 9.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.53 : 12.81 = 6.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.53/12.81 = 6.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.53x = 12.81 × 6.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.53x = 83.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83.52/8.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.79

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