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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5.91, 8.88 and 4.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5.91, 8.88 and 4.02 is: 6.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5.91 : 8.88 = 4.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5.91/8.88 = 4.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5.91x = 8.88 × 4.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5.91x = 35.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35.70/5.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6.04

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