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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5.75, 7.92 and 3.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5.75, 7.92 and 3.93 is: 5.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5.75 : 7.92 = 3.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5.75/7.92 = 3.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5.75x = 7.92 × 3.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5.75x = 31.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31.13/5.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.42

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