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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5.74, 7.94 and 5.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5.74, 7.94 and 5.70 is: 7.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5.74 : 7.94 = 5.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5.74/7.94 = 5.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5.74x = 7.94 × 5.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5.74x = 45.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45.26/5.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7.88

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