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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5.37, 7.41 and 2.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5.37, 7.41 and 2.94 is: 4.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5.37 : 7.41 = 2.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5.37/7.41 = 2.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5.37x = 7.41 × 2.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5.37x = 21.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21.79/5.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4.06

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