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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.62, 11.40 and 5.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.62, 11.40 and 5.48 is: 8.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.62 : 11.40 = 5.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.62/11.40 = 5.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.62x = 11.40 × 5.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.62x = 62.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62.47/7.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.20

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