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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5.81, 7.97 and 5.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5.81, 7.97 and 5.69 is: 7.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5.81 : 7.97 = 5.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5.81/7.97 = 5.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5.81x = 7.97 × 5.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5.81x = 45.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45.34/5.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7.81

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