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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5.76, 8.66 and 3.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5.76, 8.66 and 3.09 is: 4.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5.76 : 8.66 = 3.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5.76/8.66 = 3.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5.76x = 8.66 × 3.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5.76x = 26.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26.74/5.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4.64

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