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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5.57, 8.35 and 1.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5.57, 8.35 and 1.76 is: 2.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5.57 : 8.35 = 1.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5.57/8.35 = 1.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5.57x = 8.35 × 1.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5.57x = 14.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14.71/5.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2.64

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