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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5.79, 8 and 5.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5.79, 8 and 5.77 is: 7.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5.79 : 8 = 5.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5.79/8 = 5.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5.79x = 8 × 5.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5.79x = 46.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46.16/5.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7.97

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