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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5.40, 8.14 and 5.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5.40, 8.14 and 5.27 is: 7.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5.40 : 8.14 = 5.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5.40/8.14 = 5.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5.40x = 8.14 × 5.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5.40x = 42.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42.90/5.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7.95

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