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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5.92, 8.14 and 5.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5.92, 8.14 and 5.05 is: 6.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5.92 : 8.14 = 5.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5.92/8.14 = 5.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5.92x = 8.14 × 5.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5.92x = 41.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41.04/5.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6.94

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