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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5.39, 7.44 and 3.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5.39, 7.44 and 3.77 is: 5.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5.39 : 7.44 = 3.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5.39/7.44 = 3.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5.39x = 7.44 × 3.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5.39x = 28.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28.05/5.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.20

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