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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5.40, 8.11 and 4.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5.40, 8.11 and 4.77 is: 7.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5.40 : 8.11 = 4.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5.40/8.11 = 4.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5.40x = 8.11 × 4.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5.40x = 38.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38.66/5.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7.16

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