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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5.47, 7.54 and 3.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5.47, 7.54 and 3.85 is: 5.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5.47 : 7.54 = 3.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5.47/7.54 = 3.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5.47x = 7.54 × 3.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5.47x = 29.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29.03/5.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.31

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