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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5.63, 8.42 and 5.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5.63, 8.42 and 5.13 is: 7.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5.63 : 8.42 = 5.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5.63/8.42 = 5.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5.63x = 8.42 × 5.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5.63x = 43.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43.17/5.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7.67

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