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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5.70, 8.52 and 5.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5.70, 8.52 and 5.34 is: 7.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5.70 : 8.52 = 5.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5.70/8.52 = 5.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5.70x = 8.52 × 5.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5.70x = 45.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45.50/5.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7.98

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