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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.63, 11.90 and 5.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.63, 11.90 and 5.75 is: 7.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.63 : 11.90 = 5.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.63/11.90 = 5.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.63x = 11.90 × 5.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.63x = 68.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68.43/8.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7.93

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