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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.14, 8.42 and 5.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.14, 8.42 and 5.66 is: 7.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.14 : 8.42 = 5.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.14/8.42 = 5.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.14x = 8.42 × 5.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.14x = 47.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47.66/6.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7.76

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