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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5.43, 7.48 and 4.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5.43, 7.48 and 4.66 is: 6.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5.43 : 7.48 = 4.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5.43/7.48 = 4.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5.43x = 7.48 × 4.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5.43x = 34.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34.86/5.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6.42

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