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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5.67, 8.51 and 5.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5.67, 8.51 and 5.14 is: 7.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5.67 : 8.51 = 5.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5.67/8.51 = 5.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5.67x = 8.51 × 5.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5.67x = 43.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43.74/5.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7.71

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