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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.66, 13.01 and 5.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.66, 13.01 and 5.66 is: 8.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.66 : 13.01 = 5.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.66/13.01 = 5.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.66x = 13.01 × 5.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.66x = 73.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73.64/8.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.50

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