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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5.72, 8.59 and 4.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5.72, 8.59 and 4.45 is: 6.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5.72 : 8.59 = 4.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5.72/8.59 = 4.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5.72x = 8.59 × 4.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5.72x = 38.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38.18/5.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6.68

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