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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5.96, 8.92 and 3.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5.96, 8.92 and 3.95 is: 5.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5.96 : 8.92 = 3.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5.96/8.92 = 3.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5.96x = 8.92 × 3.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5.96x = 35.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35.17/5.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.91

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