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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.39, 11.58 and 5.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.39, 11.58 and 5.66 is: 7.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.39 : 11.58 = 5.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.39/11.58 = 5.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.39x = 11.58 × 5.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.39x = 65.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65.51/8.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7.81

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