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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.99, 11.03 and 4.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.99, 11.03 and 4.54 is: 6.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.99 : 11.03 = 4.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.99/11.03 = 4.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.99x = 11.03 × 4.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.99x = 50.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50.09/7.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6.27

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