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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5.71, 8.54 and 5.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5.71, 8.54 and 5.41 is: 8.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5.71 : 8.54 = 5.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5.71/8.54 = 5.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5.71x = 8.54 × 5.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5.71x = 46.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46.16/5.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.09

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