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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.21, 11.33 and 5.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.21, 11.33 and 5.45 is: 7.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.21 : 11.33 = 5.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.21/11.33 = 5.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.21x = 11.33 × 5.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.21x = 61.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61.71/8.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7.51

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