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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5.70, 8.49 and 5.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5.70, 8.49 and 5.61 is: 8.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5.70 : 8.49 = 5.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5.70/8.49 = 5.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5.70x = 8.49 × 5.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5.70x = 47.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47.68/5.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.36

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