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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5.43, 7.50 and 3.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5.43, 7.50 and 3.61 is: 4.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5.43 : 7.50 = 3.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5.43/7.50 = 3.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5.43x = 7.50 × 3.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5.43x = 27.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27.08/5.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4.99

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