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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5.33, 7.34 and 4.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5.33, 7.34 and 4.52 is: 6.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5.33 : 7.34 = 4.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5.33/7.34 = 4.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5.33x = 7.34 × 4.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5.33x = 33.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33.18/5.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6.22

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