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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5.97, 8.24 and 4.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5.97, 8.24 and 4.25 is: 5.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5.97 : 8.24 = 4.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5.97/8.24 = 4.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5.97x = 8.24 × 4.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5.97x = 35.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35.04/5.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.87

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