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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5.88, 8.08 and 5.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5.88, 8.08 and 5.76 is: 7.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5.88 : 8.08 = 5.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5.88/8.08 = 5.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5.88x = 8.08 × 5.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5.88x = 46.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46.54/5.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7.92

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