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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5.84, 8.77 and 2.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5.84, 8.77 and 2.84 is: 4.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5.84 : 8.77 = 2.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5.84/8.77 = 2.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5.84x = 8.77 × 2.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5.84x = 24.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24.86/5.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4.25

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