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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.53, 13.15 and 5.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.53, 13.15 and 5.43 is: 7.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.53 : 13.15 = 5.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.53/13.15 = 5.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.53x = 13.15 × 5.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.53x = 71.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71.43/9.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7.50

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