Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5.49, 8.24 and 4
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 5.49, 8.24 and 4 is: 6.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
5.49 : 8.24 = 4 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
5.49/8.24 = 4/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
5.49x = 8.24 × 4 - Step 4: Simplify right side
5.49x = 32.96 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 32.96/5.49 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 6.00
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