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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5.41, 8.07 and 4.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5.41, 8.07 and 4.69 is: 7.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5.41 : 8.07 = 4.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5.41/8.07 = 4.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5.41x = 8.07 × 4.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5.41x = 37.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37.85/5.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7.00

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