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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5.79, 8.67 and 3.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5.79, 8.67 and 3.53 is: 5.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5.79 : 8.67 = 3.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5.79/8.67 = 3.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5.79x = 8.67 × 3.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5.79x = 30.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30.61/5.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.29

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