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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5.65, 8.46 and 2.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5.65, 8.46 and 2.98 is: 4.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5.65 : 8.46 = 2.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5.65/8.46 = 2.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5.65x = 8.46 × 2.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5.65x = 25.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25.17/5.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4.46

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