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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.46, 11.22 and 5.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.46, 11.22 and 5.48 is: 8.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.46 : 11.22 = 5.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.46/11.22 = 5.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.46x = 11.22 × 5.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.46x = 61.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61.49/7.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.24

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