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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5.66, 8.47 and 4.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5.66, 8.47 and 4.15 is: 6.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5.66 : 8.47 = 4.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5.66/8.47 = 4.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5.66x = 8.47 × 4.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5.66x = 35.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35.17/5.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6.21

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