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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5.68, 8.50 and 4.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5.68, 8.50 and 4.16 is: 6.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5.68 : 8.50 = 4.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5.68/8.50 = 4.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5.68x = 8.50 × 4.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5.68x = 35.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35.36/5.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6.23

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