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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5.43, 7.46 and 5.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5.43, 7.46 and 5.16 is: 7.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5.43 : 7.46 = 5.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5.43/7.46 = 5.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5.43x = 7.46 × 5.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5.43x = 38.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38.49/5.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7.09

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