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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5.45, 8.16 and 3.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5.45, 8.16 and 3.19 is: 4.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5.45 : 8.16 = 3.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5.45/8.16 = 3.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5.45x = 8.16 × 3.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5.45x = 26.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26.03/5.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4.78

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