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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.54, 11.31 and 4.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.54, 11.31 and 4.54 is: 6.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.54 : 11.31 = 4.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.54/11.31 = 4.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.54x = 11.31 × 4.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.54x = 51.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51.35/7.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6.81

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