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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5.95, 8.19 and 4.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5.95, 8.19 and 4.87 is: 6.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5.95 : 8.19 = 4.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5.95/8.19 = 4.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5.95x = 8.19 × 4.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5.95x = 39.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39.84/5.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6.70

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