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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5.54, 8.33 and 5.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5.54, 8.33 and 5.49 is: 8.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5.54 : 8.33 = 5.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5.54/8.33 = 5.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5.54x = 8.33 × 5.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5.54x = 45.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45.70/5.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.26

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