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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5.44, 8.18 and 4.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5.44, 8.18 and 4.77 is: 7.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5.44 : 8.18 = 4.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5.44/8.18 = 4.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5.44x = 8.18 × 4.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5.44x = 39.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39.02/5.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7.17

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