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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5.95, 8.27 and 5.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5.95, 8.27 and 5.90 is: 8.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5.95 : 8.27 = 5.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5.95/8.27 = 5.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5.95x = 8.27 × 5.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5.95x = 48.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48.79/5.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.20

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