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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5.68, 8.51 and 2.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5.68, 8.51 and 2.30 is: 3.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5.68 : 8.51 = 2.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5.68/8.51 = 2.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5.68x = 8.51 × 2.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5.68x = 19.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19.53/5.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3.44

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