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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.40, 9.58 and 5.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.40, 9.58 and 5.54 is: 8.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.40 : 9.58 = 5.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.40/9.58 = 5.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.40x = 9.58 × 5.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.40x = 53.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53.07/6.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.29

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