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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.44, 11.65 and 5.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.44, 11.65 and 5.57 is: 7.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.44 : 11.65 = 5.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.44/11.65 = 5.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.44x = 11.65 × 5.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.44x = 64.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64.80/8.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7.68

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