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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5.41, 8.09 and 4.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5.41, 8.09 and 4.55 is: 6.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5.41 : 8.09 = 4.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5.41/8.09 = 4.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5.41x = 8.09 × 4.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5.41x = 36.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36.81/5.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6.80

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