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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5.39, 8.07 and 4.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5.39, 8.07 and 4.83 is: 7.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5.39 : 8.07 = 4.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5.39/8.07 = 4.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5.39x = 8.07 × 4.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5.39x = 38.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38.98/5.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7.24

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