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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5.63, 8.51 and 5.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5.63, 8.51 and 5.63 is: 8.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5.63 : 8.51 = 5.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5.63/8.51 = 5.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5.63x = 8.51 × 5.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5.63x = 47.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47.91/5.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.51

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