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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5.78, 8.67 and 5.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5.78, 8.67 and 5.54 is: 8.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5.78 : 8.67 = 5.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5.78/8.67 = 5.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5.78x = 8.67 × 5.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5.78x = 48.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48.01/5.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.30

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