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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.23, 9.34 and 5.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.23, 9.34 and 5.79 is: 8.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.23 : 9.34 = 5.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.23/9.34 = 5.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.23x = 9.34 × 5.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.23x = 54.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54.08/6.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.68

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