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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.23, 8.58 and 5.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.23, 8.58 and 5.83 is: 8.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.23 : 8.58 = 5.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.23/8.58 = 5.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.23x = 8.58 × 5.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.23x = 50.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50.02/6.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.03

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