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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.03, 9.06 and 5.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.03, 9.06 and 5.80 is: 8.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.03 : 9.06 = 5.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.03/9.06 = 5.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.03x = 9.06 × 5.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.03x = 52.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52.55/6.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.71

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