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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5.97, 8.95 and 2.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5.97, 8.95 and 2.97 is: 4.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5.97 : 8.95 = 2.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5.97/8.95 = 2.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5.97x = 8.95 × 2.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5.97x = 26.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26.54/5.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4.45

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