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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.66, 9.19 and 5.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.66, 9.19 and 5.45 is: 7.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.66 : 9.19 = 5.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.66/9.19 = 5.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.66x = 9.19 × 5.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.66x = 50.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50.09/6.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7.52

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