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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5.66, 8.45 and 5.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5.66, 8.45 and 5.40 is: 8.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5.66 : 8.45 = 5.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5.66/8.45 = 5.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5.66x = 8.45 × 5.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5.66x = 45.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45.60/5.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.06

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