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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5.58, 8.40 and 5.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5.58, 8.40 and 5.34 is: 8.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5.58 : 8.40 = 5.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5.58/8.40 = 5.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5.58x = 8.40 × 5.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5.58x = 44.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44.86/5.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.04

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