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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5.41, 8.12 and 4.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5.41, 8.12 and 4.08 is: 6.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5.41 : 8.12 = 4.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5.41/8.12 = 4.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5.41x = 8.12 × 4.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5.41x = 33.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33.17/5.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6.13

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