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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5.96, 8.94 and 5.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5.96, 8.94 and 5.32 is: 7.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5.96 : 8.94 = 5.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5.96/8.94 = 5.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5.96x = 8.94 × 5.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5.96x = 47.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47.56/5.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7.98

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