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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5.70, 8.56 and 3.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5.70, 8.56 and 3.57 is: 5.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5.70 : 8.56 = 3.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5.70/8.56 = 3.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5.70x = 8.56 × 3.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5.70x = 30.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30.57/5.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.36

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