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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5.98, 8.23 and 5.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5.98, 8.23 and 5.45 is: 7.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5.98 : 8.23 = 5.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5.98/8.23 = 5.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5.98x = 8.23 × 5.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5.98x = 44.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44.85/5.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7.50

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