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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5.53, 7.67 and 5.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5.53, 7.67 and 5.40 is: 7.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5.53 : 7.67 = 5.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5.53/7.67 = 5.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5.53x = 7.67 × 5.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5.53x = 41.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41.42/5.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7.49

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