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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5.82, 8.07 and 5.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5.82, 8.07 and 5.74 is: 7.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5.82 : 8.07 = 5.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5.82/8.07 = 5.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5.82x = 8.07 × 5.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5.82x = 46.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46.32/5.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7.96

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