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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5.93, 8.88 and 3.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5.93, 8.88 and 3.25 is: 4.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5.93 : 8.88 = 3.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5.93/8.88 = 3.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5.93x = 8.88 × 3.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5.93x = 28.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28.86/5.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4.87

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