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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5.41, 8.12 and 3.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5.41, 8.12 and 3.63 is: 5.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5.41 : 8.12 = 3.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5.41/8.12 = 3.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5.41x = 8.12 × 3.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5.41x = 29.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29.48/5.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.45

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