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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5.82, 8.68 and 5.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5.82, 8.68 and 5.76 is: 8.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5.82 : 8.68 = 5.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5.82/8.68 = 5.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5.82x = 8.68 × 5.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5.82x = 50.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50.00/5.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.59

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