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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.20, 8.51 and 5.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.20, 8.51 and 5.49 is: 7.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.20 : 8.51 = 5.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.20/8.51 = 5.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.20x = 8.51 × 5.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.20x = 46.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46.73/6.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7.54

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