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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5.93, 8.91 and 3.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5.93, 8.91 and 3.53 is: 5.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5.93 : 8.91 = 3.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5.93/8.91 = 3.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5.93x = 8.91 × 3.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5.93x = 31.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31.48/5.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.31

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