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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5.82, 8.67 and 5.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5.82, 8.67 and 5.70 is: 8.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5.82 : 8.67 = 5.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5.82/8.67 = 5.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5.82x = 8.67 × 5.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5.82x = 49.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49.42/5.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.49

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