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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.79, 13.51 and 5.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.79, 13.51 and 5.48 is: 7.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.79 : 13.51 = 5.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.79/13.51 = 5.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.79x = 13.51 × 5.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.79x = 73.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73.99/9.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7.56

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