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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5.42, 8.08 and 5.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5.42, 8.08 and 5.12 is: 7.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5.42 : 8.08 = 5.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5.42/8.08 = 5.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5.42x = 8.08 × 5.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5.42x = 41.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41.37/5.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7.63

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