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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5.96, 8.91 and 4.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5.96, 8.91 and 4.43 is: 6.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5.96 : 8.91 = 4.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5.96/8.91 = 4.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5.96x = 8.91 × 4.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5.96x = 39.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39.47/5.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6.62

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