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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.05, 9.04 and 5.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.05, 9.04 and 5.76 is: 8.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.05 : 9.04 = 5.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.05/9.04 = 5.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.05x = 9.04 × 5.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.05x = 52.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52.04/6.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.60

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