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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5.61, 8.45 and 5.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5.61, 8.45 and 5.32 is: 8.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5.61 : 8.45 = 5.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5.61/8.45 = 5.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5.61x = 8.45 × 5.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5.61x = 44.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44.91/5.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.01

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