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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5.49, 8.18 and 5.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5.49, 8.18 and 5.04 is: 7.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5.49 : 8.18 = 5.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5.49/8.18 = 5.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5.49x = 8.18 × 5.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5.49x = 41.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41.23/5.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7.51

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