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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5.66, 7.80 and 3.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5.66, 7.80 and 3.61 is: 4.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5.66 : 7.80 = 3.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5.66/7.80 = 3.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5.66x = 7.80 × 3.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5.66x = 28.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28.15/5.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4.98

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