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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5.46, 8.17 and 3.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5.46, 8.17 and 3.44 is: 5.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5.46 : 8.17 = 3.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5.46/8.17 = 3.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5.46x = 8.17 × 3.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5.46x = 28.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28.14/5.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.16

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