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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5.69, 7.83 and 5.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5.69, 7.83 and 5.02 is: 6.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5.69 : 7.83 = 5.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5.69/7.83 = 5.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5.69x = 7.83 × 5.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5.69x = 39.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39.29/5.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6.90

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