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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5.94, 8.90 and 5.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5.94, 8.90 and 5.52 is: 8.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5.94 : 8.90 = 5.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5.94/8.90 = 5.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5.94x = 8.90 × 5.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5.94x = 49.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49.13/5.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.27

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