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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5.43, 8.09 and 4.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5.43, 8.09 and 4.98 is: 7.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5.43 : 8.09 = 4.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5.43/8.09 = 4.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5.43x = 8.09 × 4.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5.43x = 40.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40.26/5.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7.41

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