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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.03, 8.98 and 5.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.03, 8.98 and 5.89 is: 8.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.03 : 8.98 = 5.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.03/8.98 = 5.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.03x = 8.98 × 5.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.03x = 52.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52.86/6.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.77

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