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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5.45, 7.50 and 3.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5.45, 7.50 and 3.83 is: 5.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5.45 : 7.50 = 3.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5.45/7.50 = 3.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5.45x = 7.50 × 3.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5.45x = 28.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28.69/5.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.27

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