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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5.46, 7.50 and 5.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5.46, 7.50 and 5.22 is: 7.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5.46 : 7.50 = 5.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5.46/7.50 = 5.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5.46x = 7.50 × 5.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5.46x = 39.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39.15/5.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7.17

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