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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5.81, 8.72 and 5.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5.81, 8.72 and 5.70 is: 8.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5.81 : 8.72 = 5.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5.81/8.72 = 5.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5.81x = 8.72 × 5.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5.81x = 49.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49.70/5.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.55

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