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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.70, 11.54 and 5.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.70, 11.54 and 5.69 is: 8.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.70 : 11.54 = 5.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.70/11.54 = 5.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.70x = 11.54 × 5.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.70x = 65.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65.71/7.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.54

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