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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5.84, 8.74 and 4.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5.84, 8.74 and 4.32 is: 6.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5.84 : 8.74 = 4.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5.84/8.74 = 4.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5.84x = 8.74 × 4.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5.84x = 37.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37.76/5.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6.47

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