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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5.76, 8.63 and 4.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5.76, 8.63 and 4.25 is: 6.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5.76 : 8.63 = 4.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5.76/8.63 = 4.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5.76x = 8.63 × 4.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5.76x = 36.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36.68/5.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6.37

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