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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5.99, 8.93 and 5.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5.99, 8.93 and 5.35 is: 7.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5.99 : 8.93 = 5.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5.99/8.93 = 5.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5.99x = 8.93 × 5.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5.99x = 47.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47.78/5.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7.98

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