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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.42, 12.63 and 5.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.42, 12.63 and 5.75 is: 8.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.42 : 12.63 = 5.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.42/12.63 = 5.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.42x = 12.63 × 5.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.42x = 72.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72.62/8.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.63

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