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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5.69, 8.52 and 5.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5.69, 8.52 and 5.48 is: 8.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5.69 : 8.52 = 5.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5.69/8.52 = 5.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5.69x = 8.52 × 5.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5.69x = 46.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46.69/5.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.21

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