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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5.63, 8.42 and 3.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5.63, 8.42 and 3.93 is: 5.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5.63 : 8.42 = 3.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5.63/8.42 = 3.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5.63x = 8.42 × 3.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5.63x = 33.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33.11/5.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.88

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