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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5.62, 8.43 and 4.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5.62, 8.43 and 4.29 is: 6.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5.62 : 8.43 = 4.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5.62/8.43 = 4.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5.62x = 8.43 × 4.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5.62x = 36.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36.16/5.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6.44

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