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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.17, 8.48 and 5.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.17, 8.48 and 5.30 is: 7.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.17 : 8.48 = 5.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.17/8.48 = 5.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.17x = 8.48 × 5.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.17x = 44.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44.91/6.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7.29

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