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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5.64, 8.46 and 5.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5.64, 8.46 and 5.05 is: 7.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5.64 : 8.46 = 5.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5.64/8.46 = 5.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5.64x = 8.46 × 5.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5.64x = 42.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42.69/5.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7.56

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