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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5.79, 7.98 and 5.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5.79, 7.98 and 5.67 is: 7.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5.79 : 7.98 = 5.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5.79/7.98 = 5.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5.79x = 7.98 × 5.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5.79x = 45.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45.25/5.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7.81

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