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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5.67, 8.49 and 2.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5.67, 8.49 and 2.81 is: 4.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5.67 : 8.49 = 2.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5.67/8.49 = 2.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5.67x = 8.49 × 2.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5.67x = 23.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23.87/5.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4.21

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