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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5.30, 7.29 and 4.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5.30, 7.29 and 4.49 is: 6.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5.30 : 7.29 = 4.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5.30/7.29 = 4.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5.30x = 7.29 × 4.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5.30x = 32.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32.73/5.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6.18

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