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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5.94, 8.85 and 5.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5.94, 8.85 and 5.93 is: 8.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5.94 : 8.85 = 5.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5.94/8.85 = 5.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5.94x = 8.85 × 5.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5.94x = 52.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52.44/5.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.83

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