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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5.48, 8.21 and 5.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5.48, 8.21 and 5.44 is: 8.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5.48 : 8.21 = 5.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5.48/8.21 = 5.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5.48x = 8.21 × 5.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5.48x = 44.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44.66/5.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.15

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