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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5.43, 8.16 and 3.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5.43, 8.16 and 3.53 is: 5.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5.43 : 8.16 = 3.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5.43/8.16 = 3.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5.43x = 8.16 × 3.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5.43x = 28.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28.76/5.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.29

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