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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5.68, 8.53 and 3.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5.68, 8.53 and 3.15 is: 4.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5.68 : 8.53 = 3.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5.68/8.53 = 3.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5.68x = 8.53 × 3.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5.68x = 26.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26.81/5.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4.72

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