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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5.82, 8.02 and 4.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5.82, 8.02 and 4.86 is: 6.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5.82 : 8.02 = 4.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5.82/8.02 = 4.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5.82x = 8.02 × 4.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5.82x = 38.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38.98/5.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6.70

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