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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5.52, 8.25 and 4.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5.52, 8.25 and 4.19 is: 6.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5.52 : 8.25 = 4.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5.52/8.25 = 4.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5.52x = 8.25 × 4.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5.52x = 34.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34.53/5.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6.25

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