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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5.82, 7.99 and 5.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5.82, 7.99 and 5.47 is: 7.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5.82 : 7.99 = 5.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5.82/7.99 = 5.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5.82x = 7.99 × 5.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5.82x = 43.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43.71/5.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7.51

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