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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.81, 13.14 and 7.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.81, 13.14 and 7.53 is: 11.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.81 : 13.14 = 7.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.81/13.14 = 7.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.81x = 13.14 × 7.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.81x = 98.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98.94/8.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.23

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