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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.03, 8.31 and 5.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.03, 8.31 and 5.73 is: 7.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.03 : 8.31 = 5.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.03/8.31 = 5.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.03x = 8.31 × 5.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.03x = 47.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47.62/6.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7.90

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