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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5.43, 8.16 and 2.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5.43, 8.16 and 2.01 is: 3.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5.43 : 8.16 = 2.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5.43/8.16 = 2.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5.43x = 8.16 × 2.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5.43x = 16.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16.37/5.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3.01

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