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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.09, 8.36 and 5.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.09, 8.36 and 5.54 is: 7.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.09 : 8.36 = 5.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.09/8.36 = 5.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.09x = 8.36 × 5.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.09x = 46.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46.31/6.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7.60

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