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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.02, 9.69 and 5.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.02, 9.69 and 5.64 is: 7.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.02 : 9.69 = 5.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.02/9.69 = 5.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.02x = 9.69 × 5.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.02x = 54.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54.65/7.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7.79

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