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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.32, 8.71 and 5.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.32, 8.71 and 5.67 is: 7.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.32 : 8.71 = 5.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.32/8.71 = 5.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.32x = 8.71 × 5.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.32x = 49.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49.37/6.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7.81

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