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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5.91, 8.16 and 5.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5.91, 8.16 and 5.46 is: 7.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5.91 : 8.16 = 5.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5.91/8.16 = 5.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5.91x = 8.16 × 5.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5.91x = 44.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44.55/5.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7.54

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