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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5.59, 8.40 and 4.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5.59, 8.40 and 4.69 is: 7.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5.59 : 8.40 = 4.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5.59/8.40 = 4.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5.59x = 8.40 × 4.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5.59x = 39.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39.40/5.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7.05

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