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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5.48, 7.55 and 3.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5.48, 7.55 and 3.94 is: 5.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5.48 : 7.55 = 3.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5.48/7.55 = 3.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5.48x = 7.55 × 3.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5.48x = 29.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29.74/5.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.43

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