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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5.67, 7.76 and 5.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5.67, 7.76 and 5.59 is: 7.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5.67 : 7.76 = 5.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5.67/7.76 = 5.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5.67x = 7.76 × 5.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5.67x = 43.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43.38/5.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7.65

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