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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.08, 11.15 and 5.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.08, 11.15 and 5.49 is: 7.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.08 : 11.15 = 5.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.08/11.15 = 5.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.08x = 11.15 × 5.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.08x = 61.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61.21/8.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7.58

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