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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5.42, 7.45 and 4.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5.42, 7.45 and 4.55 is: 6.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5.42 : 7.45 = 4.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5.42/7.45 = 4.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5.42x = 7.45 × 4.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5.42x = 33.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33.85/5.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6.25

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