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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5.66, 7.81 and 3.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5.66, 7.81 and 3.50 is: 4.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5.66 : 7.81 = 3.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5.66/7.81 = 3.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5.66x = 7.81 × 3.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5.66x = 27.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27.34/5.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4.83

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