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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5.74, 8.56 and 5.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5.74, 8.56 and 5.30 is: 7.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5.74 : 8.56 = 5.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5.74/8.56 = 5.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5.74x = 8.56 × 5.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5.74x = 45.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45.37/5.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7.90

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