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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.31, 8.65 and 5.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.31, 8.65 and 5.77 is: 7.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.31 : 8.65 = 5.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.31/8.65 = 5.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.31x = 8.65 × 5.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.31x = 49.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49.91/6.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7.91

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