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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5.76, 7.95 and 4.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5.76, 7.95 and 4.16 is: 5.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5.76 : 7.95 = 4.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5.76/7.95 = 4.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5.76x = 7.95 × 4.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5.76x = 33.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33.03/5.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.73

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