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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5.64, 8.50 and 4.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5.64, 8.50 and 4.80 is: 7.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5.64 : 8.50 = 4.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5.64/8.50 = 4.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5.64x = 8.50 × 4.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5.64x = 40.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40.80/5.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7.23

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