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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5.76, 8.63 and 5.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5.76, 8.63 and 5.34 is: 7.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5.76 : 8.63 = 5.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5.76/8.63 = 5.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5.76x = 8.63 × 5.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5.76x = 46.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46.01/5.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7.99

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