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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.18, 11.29 and 4.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.18, 11.29 and 4.55 is: 6.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.18 : 11.29 = 4.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.18/11.29 = 4.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.18x = 11.29 × 4.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.18x = 51.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51.33/8.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6.27

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