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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.44, 15.66 and 5.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.44, 15.66 and 5.69 is: 8.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.44 : 15.66 = 5.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.44/15.66 = 5.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.44x = 15.66 × 5.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.44x = 89.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89.11/10.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.54

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