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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5.96, 8.23 and 3.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5.96, 8.23 and 3.24 is: 4.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5.96 : 8.23 = 3.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5.96/8.23 = 3.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5.96x = 8.23 × 3.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5.96x = 26.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26.62/5.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4.46

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