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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.08, 8.30 and 5.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.08, 8.30 and 5.92 is: 8.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.08 : 8.30 = 5.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.08/8.30 = 5.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.08x = 8.30 × 5.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.08x = 49.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49.14/6.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.08

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