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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5.66, 7.82 and 4.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5.66, 7.82 and 4.04 is: 5.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5.66 : 7.82 = 4.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5.66/7.82 = 4.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5.66x = 7.82 × 4.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5.66x = 31.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31.59/5.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.58

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