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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.33, 9.53 and 5.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.33, 9.53 and 5.68 is: 8.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.33 : 9.53 = 5.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.33/9.53 = 5.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.33x = 9.53 × 5.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.33x = 54.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54.13/6.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.55

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