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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5.43, 7.48 and 4.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5.43, 7.48 and 4.85 is: 6.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5.43 : 7.48 = 4.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5.43/7.48 = 4.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5.43x = 7.48 × 4.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5.43x = 36.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36.31/5.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6.69

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