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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.16, 12.20 and 5.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.16, 12.20 and 5.48 is: 8.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.16 : 12.20 = 5.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.16/12.20 = 5.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.16x = 12.20 × 5.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.16x = 66.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66.86/8.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.19

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