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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5.76, 7.98 and 5.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5.76, 7.98 and 5.68 is: 7.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5.76 : 7.98 = 5.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5.76/7.98 = 5.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5.76x = 7.98 × 5.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5.76x = 45.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45.33/5.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7.87

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