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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5.49, 8.29 and 5.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5.49, 8.29 and 5.41 is: 8.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5.49 : 8.29 = 5.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5.49/8.29 = 5.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5.49x = 8.29 × 5.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5.49x = 44.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44.85/5.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.17

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