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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5.78, 8.66 and 5.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5.78, 8.66 and 5.66 is: 8.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5.78 : 8.66 = 5.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5.78/8.66 = 5.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5.78x = 8.66 × 5.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5.78x = 49.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49.02/5.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.48

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