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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5.80, 7.94 and 5.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5.80, 7.94 and 5.80 is: 7.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5.80 : 7.94 = 5.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5.80/7.94 = 5.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5.80x = 7.94 × 5.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5.80x = 46.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46.05/5.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7.94

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