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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.04, 8.30 and 5.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.04, 8.30 and 5.97 is: 8.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.04 : 8.30 = 5.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.04/8.30 = 5.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.04x = 8.30 × 5.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.04x = 49.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49.60/6.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.21

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