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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5.92, 8.93 and 5.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5.92, 8.93 and 5.50 is: 8.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5.92 : 8.93 = 5.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5.92/8.93 = 5.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5.92x = 8.93 × 5.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5.92x = 49.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49.12/5.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.30

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