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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.31, 8.67 and 5.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.31, 8.67 and 5.57 is: 7.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.31 : 8.67 = 5.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.31/8.67 = 5.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.31x = 8.67 × 5.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.31x = 48.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48.26/6.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7.65

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