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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.57, 9.81 and 5.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.57, 9.81 and 5.45 is: 8.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.57 : 9.81 = 5.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.57/9.81 = 5.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.57x = 9.81 × 5.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.57x = 53.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53.42/6.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.13

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