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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5.93, 8.20 and 5.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5.93, 8.20 and 5.45 is: 7.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5.93 : 8.20 = 5.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5.93/8.20 = 5.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5.93x = 8.20 × 5.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5.93x = 44.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44.64/5.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7.52

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