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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5.88, 8.07 and 5.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5.88, 8.07 and 5.19 is: 7.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5.88 : 8.07 = 5.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5.88/8.07 = 5.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5.88x = 8.07 × 5.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5.88x = 41.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41.88/5.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7.12

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