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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5.54, 8.31 and 5.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5.54, 8.31 and 5.03 is: 7.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5.54 : 8.31 = 5.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5.54/8.31 = 5.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5.54x = 8.31 × 5.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5.54x = 41.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41.76/5.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7.54

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