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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5.72, 7.90 and 4.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5.72, 7.90 and 4.10 is: 5.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5.72 : 7.90 = 4.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5.72/7.90 = 4.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5.72x = 7.90 × 4.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5.72x = 32.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32.39/5.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.66

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