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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5.81, 8.67 and 5.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5.81, 8.67 and 5.64 is: 8.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5.81 : 8.67 = 5.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5.81/8.67 = 5.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5.81x = 8.67 × 5.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5.81x = 48.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48.90/5.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.42

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