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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5.47, 7.57 and 5.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5.47, 7.57 and 5.39 is: 7.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5.47 : 7.57 = 5.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5.47/7.57 = 5.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5.47x = 7.57 × 5.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5.47x = 40.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40.80/5.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7.46

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