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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.20, 8.57 and 5.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.20, 8.57 and 5.39 is: 7.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.20 : 8.57 = 5.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.20/8.57 = 5.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.20x = 8.57 × 5.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.20x = 46.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46.12/6.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7.45

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