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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5.91, 8.15 and 4.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5.91, 8.15 and 4.08 is: 5.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5.91 : 8.15 = 4.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5.91/8.15 = 4.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5.91x = 8.15 × 4.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5.91x = 33.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33.29/5.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.64

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