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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5.91, 8.92 and 5.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5.91, 8.92 and 5.82 is: 8.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5.91 : 8.92 = 5.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5.91/8.92 = 5.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5.91x = 8.92 × 5.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5.91x = 51.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51.91/5.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.78

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