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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5.53, 8.25 and 4.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5.53, 8.25 and 4.81 is: 7.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5.53 : 8.25 = 4.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5.53/8.25 = 4.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5.53x = 8.25 × 4.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5.53x = 39.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39.68/5.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7.18

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