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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5.54, 8.30 and 4.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5.54, 8.30 and 4.56 is: 6.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5.54 : 8.30 = 4.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5.54/8.30 = 4.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5.54x = 8.30 × 4.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5.54x = 37.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37.83/5.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6.83

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