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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5.48, 8.16 and 5.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5.48, 8.16 and 5.25 is: 7.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5.48 : 8.16 = 5.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5.48/8.16 = 5.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5.48x = 8.16 × 5.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5.48x = 42.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42.84/5.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7.82

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