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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5.39, 7.40 and 4.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5.39, 7.40 and 4.93 is: 6.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5.39 : 7.40 = 4.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5.39/7.40 = 4.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5.39x = 7.40 × 4.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5.39x = 36.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36.48/5.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6.77

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