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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5.95, 8.95 and 5.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5.95, 8.95 and 5.27 is: 7.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5.95 : 8.95 = 5.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5.95/8.95 = 5.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5.95x = 8.95 × 5.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5.95x = 47.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47.18/5.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7.93

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