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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.37, 11.56 and 5.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.37, 11.56 and 5.64 is: 7.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.37 : 11.56 = 5.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.37/11.56 = 5.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.37x = 11.56 × 5.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.37x = 65.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65.20/8.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7.79

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