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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5.48, 7.57 and 5.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5.48, 7.57 and 5.43 is: 7.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5.48 : 7.57 = 5.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5.48/7.57 = 5.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5.48x = 7.57 × 5.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5.48x = 41.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41.11/5.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7.50

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