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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5.83, 8.63 and 5.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5.83, 8.63 and 5.83 is: 8.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5.83 : 8.63 = 5.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5.83/8.63 = 5.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5.83x = 8.63 × 5.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5.83x = 50.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50.27/5.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.63

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