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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5.92, 8.90 and 3.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5.92, 8.90 and 3.92 is: 5.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5.92 : 8.90 = 3.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5.92/8.90 = 3.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5.92x = 8.90 × 3.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5.92x = 34.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34.89/5.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.89

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