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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.29, 8.63 and 5.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.29, 8.63 and 5.61 is: 7.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.29 : 8.63 = 5.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.29/8.63 = 5.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.29x = 8.63 × 5.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.29x = 48.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48.39/6.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7.70

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