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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.01, 8.91 and 5.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.01, 8.91 and 5.88 is: 8.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.01 : 8.91 = 5.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.01/8.91 = 5.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.01x = 8.91 × 5.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.01x = 52.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52.39/6.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.72

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