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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5.90, 8.14 and 5.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5.90, 8.14 and 5.44 is: 7.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5.90 : 8.14 = 5.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5.90/8.14 = 5.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5.90x = 8.14 × 5.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5.90x = 44.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44.28/5.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7.51

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