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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.33, 9.49 and 5.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.33, 9.49 and 5.49 is: 8.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.33 : 9.49 = 5.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.33/9.49 = 5.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.33x = 9.49 × 5.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.33x = 52.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52.14/6.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.24

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