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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5.49, 7.56 and 4.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5.49, 7.56 and 4.34 is: 5.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5.49 : 7.56 = 4.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5.49/7.56 = 4.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5.49x = 7.56 × 4.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5.49x = 32.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32.81/5.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.98

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