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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5.98, 8.95 and 3.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5.98, 8.95 and 3.94 is: 5.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5.98 : 8.95 = 3.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5.98/8.95 = 3.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5.98x = 8.95 × 3.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5.98x = 35.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35.29/5.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.90

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