Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5.46, 7.52 and 4
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 5.46, 7.52 and 4 is: 5.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
5.46 : 7.52 = 4 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
5.46/7.52 = 4/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
5.46x = 7.52 × 4 - Step 4: Simplify right side
5.46x = 30.08 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 30.08/5.46 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 5.51
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