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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5.76, 8.60 and 4.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5.76, 8.60 and 4.49 is: 6.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5.76 : 8.60 = 4.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5.76/8.60 = 4.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5.76x = 8.60 × 4.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5.76x = 38.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38.55/5.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6.69

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