Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5.43, 8.14 and 4
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 5.43, 8.14 and 4 is: 6
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
5.43 : 8.14 = 4 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
5.43/8.14 = 4/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
5.43x = 8.14 × 4 - Step 4: Simplify right side
5.43x = 32.55 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 32.55/5.43 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 6
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