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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5.42, 8.13 and 4.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5.42, 8.13 and 4.54 is: 6.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5.42 : 8.13 = 4.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5.42/8.13 = 4.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5.42x = 8.13 × 4.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5.42x = 36.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36.91/5.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6.81

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