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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5.40, 7.48 and 4.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5.40, 7.48 and 4.60 is: 6.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5.40 : 7.48 = 4.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5.40/7.48 = 4.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5.40x = 7.48 × 4.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5.40x = 34.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34.41/5.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6.37

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