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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5.84, 8.83 and 5.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5.84, 8.83 and 5.84 is: 8.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5.84 : 8.83 = 5.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5.84/8.83 = 5.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5.84x = 8.83 × 5.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5.84x = 51.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51.57/5.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.83

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