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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.05, 8.33 and 5.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.05, 8.33 and 5.64 is: 7.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.05 : 8.33 = 5.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.05/8.33 = 5.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.05x = 8.33 × 5.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.05x = 46.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46.95/6.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7.77

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