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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5.68, 7.88 and 5.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5.68, 7.88 and 5.62 is: 7.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5.68 : 7.88 = 5.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5.68/7.88 = 5.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5.68x = 7.88 × 5.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5.68x = 44.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44.29/5.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7.80

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