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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5.94, 8.90 and 3.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5.94, 8.90 and 3.08 is: 4.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5.94 : 8.90 = 3.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5.94/8.90 = 3.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5.94x = 8.90 × 3.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5.94x = 27.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27.35/5.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4.60

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