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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.71, 11.54 and 5.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.71, 11.54 and 5.71 is: 8.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.71 : 11.54 = 5.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.71/11.54 = 5.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.71x = 11.54 × 5.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.71x = 65.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65.89/7.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.55

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