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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5.45, 8.14 and 4.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5.45, 8.14 and 4.91 is: 7.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5.45 : 8.14 = 4.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5.45/8.14 = 4.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5.45x = 8.14 × 4.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5.45x = 39.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39.97/5.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7.33

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