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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5.41, 7.45 and 4.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5.41, 7.45 and 4.26 is: 5.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5.41 : 7.45 = 4.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5.41/7.45 = 4.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5.41x = 7.45 × 4.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5.41x = 31.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31.72/5.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.87

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