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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5.65, 7.80 and 4.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5.65, 7.80 and 4.03 is: 5.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5.65 : 7.80 = 4.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5.65/7.80 = 4.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5.65x = 7.80 × 4.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5.65x = 31.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31.43/5.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.56

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