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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5.04, 7.54 and 3.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5.04, 7.54 and 3.25 is: 4.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5.04 : 7.54 = 3.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5.04/7.54 = 3.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5.04x = 7.54 × 3.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5.04x = 24.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24.51/5.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4.86

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