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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5.47, 7.49 and 5.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5.47, 7.49 and 5.37 is: 7.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5.47 : 7.49 = 5.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5.47/7.49 = 5.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5.47x = 7.49 × 5.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5.47x = 40.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40.18/5.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7.35

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