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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5.94, 8.19 and 4

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5.94, 8.19 and 4 is: 5.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5.94 : 8.19 = 4 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5.94/8.19 = 4/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5.94x = 8.19 × 4
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5.94x = 32.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32.76/5.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.52

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