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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.03, 9.10 and 5.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.03, 9.10 and 5.93 is: 8.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.03 : 9.10 = 5.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.03/9.10 = 5.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.03x = 9.10 × 5.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.03x = 53.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53.93/6.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.94

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