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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5.96, 8.93 and 1.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5.96, 8.93 and 1.95 is: 2.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5.96 : 8.93 = 1.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5.96/8.93 = 1.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5.96x = 8.93 × 1.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5.96x = 17.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17.38/5.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2.92

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