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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5.67, 8.55 and 5.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5.67, 8.55 and 5.57 is: 8.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5.67 : 8.55 = 5.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5.67/8.55 = 5.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5.67x = 8.55 × 5.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5.67x = 47.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47.58/5.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.39

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