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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5.97, 8.22 and 5.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5.97, 8.22 and 5.75 is: 7.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5.97 : 8.22 = 5.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5.97/8.22 = 5.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5.97x = 8.22 × 5.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5.97x = 47.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47.22/5.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7.91

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