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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5.86, 8.07 and 4.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5.86, 8.07 and 4.49 is: 6.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5.86 : 8.07 = 4.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5.86/8.07 = 4.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5.86x = 8.07 × 4.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5.86x = 36.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36.21/5.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6.18

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