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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5.45, 8.18 and 2.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5.45, 8.18 and 2.20 is: 3.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5.45 : 8.18 = 2.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5.45/8.18 = 2.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5.45x = 8.18 × 2.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5.45x = 17.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17.94/5.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3.29

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