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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5.64, 8.49 and 4.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5.64, 8.49 and 4.32 is: 6.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5.64 : 8.49 = 4.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5.64/8.49 = 4.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5.64x = 8.49 × 4.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5.64x = 36.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36.68/5.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6.50

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