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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5.66, 8.48 and 1.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5.66, 8.48 and 1.38 is: 2.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5.66 : 8.48 = 1.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5.66/8.48 = 1.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5.66x = 8.48 × 1.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5.66x = 11.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11.68/5.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2.06

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