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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5.70, 8.52 and 3.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5.70, 8.52 and 3.91 is: 5.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5.70 : 8.52 = 3.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5.70/8.52 = 3.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5.70x = 8.52 × 3.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5.70x = 33.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33.31/5.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.84

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