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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5.40, 8.14 and 5.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5.40, 8.14 and 5.34 is: 8.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5.40 : 8.14 = 5.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5.40/8.14 = 5.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5.40x = 8.14 × 5.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5.40x = 43.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43.47/5.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.05

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