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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5.75, 8.58 and 5.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5.75, 8.58 and 5.41 is: 8.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5.75 : 8.58 = 5.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5.75/8.58 = 5.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5.75x = 8.58 × 5.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5.75x = 46.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46.45/5.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.07

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