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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5.82, 8.70 and 5.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5.82, 8.70 and 5.69 is: 8.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5.82 : 8.70 = 5.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5.82/8.70 = 5.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5.82x = 8.70 × 5.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5.82x = 49.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49.46/5.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.50

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