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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5.95, 8.22 and 5.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5.95, 8.22 and 5.86 is: 8.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5.95 : 8.22 = 5.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5.95/8.22 = 5.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5.95x = 8.22 × 5.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5.95x = 48.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48.17/5.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.10

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