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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5.99, 8.94 and 5.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5.99, 8.94 and 5.83 is: 8.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5.99 : 8.94 = 5.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5.99/8.94 = 5.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5.99x = 8.94 × 5.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5.99x = 52.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52.12/5.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.70

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