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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.05, 13.50 and 7.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.05, 13.50 and 7.53 is: 11.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.05 : 13.50 = 7.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.05/13.50 = 7.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.05x = 13.50 × 7.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.05x = 101.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101.60/9.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.23

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