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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5.62, 8.43 and 3.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5.62, 8.43 and 3.94 is: 5.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5.62 : 8.43 = 3.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5.62/8.43 = 3.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5.62x = 8.43 × 3.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5.62x = 33.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33.21/5.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.91

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