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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5.38, 8.03 and 4.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5.38, 8.03 and 4.54 is: 6.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5.38 : 8.03 = 4.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5.38/8.03 = 4.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5.38x = 8.03 × 4.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5.38x = 36.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36.39/5.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6.76

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