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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5.84, 8.72 and 5.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5.84, 8.72 and 5.07 is: 7.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5.84 : 8.72 = 5.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5.84/8.72 = 5.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5.84x = 8.72 × 5.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5.84x = 44.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44.21/5.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7.57

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