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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.41, 11.09 and 5.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.41, 11.09 and 5.49 is: 8.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.41 : 11.09 = 5.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.41/11.09 = 5.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.41x = 11.09 × 5.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.41x = 60.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60.86/7.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.21

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