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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5.66, 8.52 and 4.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5.66, 8.52 and 4.71 is: 7.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5.66 : 8.52 = 4.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5.66/8.52 = 4.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5.66x = 8.52 × 4.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5.66x = 40.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40.13/5.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7.09

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