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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5.69, 8.59 and 5.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5.69, 8.59 and 5.68 is: 8.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5.69 : 8.59 = 5.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5.69/8.59 = 5.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5.69x = 8.59 × 5.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5.69x = 48.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48.72/5.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.56

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