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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5.49, 8.22 and 3.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5.49, 8.22 and 3.48 is: 5.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5.49 : 8.22 = 3.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5.49/8.22 = 3.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5.49x = 8.22 × 3.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5.49x = 28.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28.61/5.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.21

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