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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5.83, 8.70 and 5.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5.83, 8.70 and 5.16 is: 7.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5.83 : 8.70 = 5.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5.83/8.70 = 5.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5.83x = 8.70 × 5.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5.83x = 44.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44.85/5.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7.69

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