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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3.60, 5.41 and 0.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3.60, 5.41 and 0.93 is: 1.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3.60 : 5.41 = 0.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3.60/5.41 = 0.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3.60x = 5.41 × 0.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3.60x = 5.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5.04/3.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1.40

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