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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5.91, 8.86 and 4

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5.91, 8.86 and 4 is: 6.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5.91 : 8.86 = 4 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5.91/8.86 = 4/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5.91x = 8.86 × 4
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5.91x = 35.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35.42/5.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6.00

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