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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5.90, 8.85 and 5.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5.90, 8.85 and 5.72 is: 8.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5.90 : 8.85 = 5.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5.90/8.85 = 5.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5.90x = 8.85 × 5.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5.90x = 50.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50.62/5.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.58

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