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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5.41, 8.09 and 3.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5.41, 8.09 and 3.41 is: 5.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5.41 : 8.09 = 3.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5.41/8.09 = 3.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5.41x = 8.09 × 3.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5.41x = 27.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27.55/5.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.10

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