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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5.38, 7.41 and 4.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5.38, 7.41 and 4.53 is: 6.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5.38 : 7.41 = 4.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5.38/7.41 = 4.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5.38x = 7.41 × 4.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5.38x = 33.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33.57/5.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6.24

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