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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5.38, 7.42 and 4

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5.38, 7.42 and 4 is: 5.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5.38 : 7.42 = 4 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5.38/7.42 = 4/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5.38x = 7.42 × 4
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5.38x = 29.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29.68/5.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.52

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