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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.18, 8.54 and 5.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.18, 8.54 and 5.51 is: 7.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.18 : 8.54 = 5.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.18/8.54 = 5.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.18x = 8.54 × 5.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.18x = 46.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46.99/6.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7.60

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