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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5.96, 8.98 and 5.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5.96, 8.98 and 5.82 is: 8.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5.96 : 8.98 = 5.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5.96/8.98 = 5.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5.96x = 8.98 × 5.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5.96x = 52.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52.26/5.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.77

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