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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.07, 8.38 and 5.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.07, 8.38 and 5.79 is: 7.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.07 : 8.38 = 5.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.07/8.38 = 5.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.07x = 8.38 × 5.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.07x = 48.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48.52/6.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7.99

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