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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5.54, 8.35 and 5.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5.54, 8.35 and 5.20 is: 7.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5.54 : 8.35 = 5.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5.54/8.35 = 5.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5.54x = 8.35 × 5.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5.54x = 43.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43.39/5.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7.84

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