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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5.85, 8.10 and 5.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5.85, 8.10 and 5.40 is: 7.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5.85 : 8.10 = 5.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5.85/8.10 = 5.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5.85x = 8.10 × 5.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5.85x = 43.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43.74/5.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7.48

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