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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5.49, 8.21 and 4.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5.49, 8.21 and 4.35 is: 6.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5.49 : 8.21 = 4.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5.49/8.21 = 4.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5.49x = 8.21 × 4.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5.49x = 35.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35.71/5.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6.51

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