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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.51, 15.77 and 5.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.51, 15.77 and 5.69 is: 8.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.51 : 15.77 = 5.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.51/15.77 = 5.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.51x = 15.77 × 5.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.51x = 89.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89.70/10.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.54

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