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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5.93, 8.83 and 5.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5.93, 8.83 and 5.76 is: 8.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5.93 : 8.83 = 5.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5.93/8.83 = 5.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5.93x = 8.83 × 5.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5.93x = 50.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50.86/5.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.58

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