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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5.52, 7.67 and 5.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5.52, 7.67 and 5.45 is: 7.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5.52 : 7.67 = 5.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5.52/7.67 = 5.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5.52x = 7.67 × 5.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5.52x = 41.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41.77/5.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7.57

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