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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.67, 13.00 and 7.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.67, 13.00 and 7.52 is: 11.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.67 : 13.00 = 7.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.67/13.00 = 7.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.67x = 13.00 × 7.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.67x = 97.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97.75/8.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.27

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