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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4.17, 5.76 and 2.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4.17, 5.76 and 2.56 is: 3.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4.17 : 5.76 = 2.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4.17/5.76 = 2.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4.17x = 5.76 × 2.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4.17x = 14.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14.73/4.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3.53

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