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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5.66, 8.54 and 5.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5.66, 8.54 and 5.58 is: 8.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5.66 : 8.54 = 5.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5.66/8.54 = 5.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5.66x = 8.54 × 5.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5.66x = 47.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47.63/5.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.42

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