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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5.76, 8.64 and 2.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5.76, 8.64 and 2.76 is: 4.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5.76 : 8.64 = 2.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5.76/8.64 = 2.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5.76x = 8.64 × 2.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5.76x = 23.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23.86/5.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4.14

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