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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.65, 11.92 and 5.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.65, 11.92 and 5.57 is: 7.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.65 : 11.92 = 5.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.65/11.92 = 5.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.65x = 11.92 × 5.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.65x = 66.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66.39/8.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7.68

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