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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.17, 9.30 and 5.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.17, 9.30 and 5.84 is: 8.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.17 : 9.30 = 5.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.17/9.30 = 5.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.17x = 9.30 × 5.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.17x = 54.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54.31/6.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.80

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