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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5.67, 7.83 and 5.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5.67, 7.83 and 5.42 is: 7.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5.67 : 7.83 = 5.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5.67/7.83 = 5.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5.67x = 7.83 × 5.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5.67x = 42.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42.44/5.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7.48

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