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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5.40, 8.09 and 4.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5.40, 8.09 and 4.64 is: 6.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5.40 : 8.09 = 4.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5.40/8.09 = 4.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5.40x = 8.09 × 4.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5.40x = 37.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37.53/5.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6.95

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