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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5.76, 8.63 and 3.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5.76, 8.63 and 3.51 is: 5.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5.76 : 8.63 = 3.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5.76/8.63 = 3.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5.76x = 8.63 × 3.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5.76x = 30.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30.29/5.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.26

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