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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.30, 8.67 and 5.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.30, 8.67 and 5.87 is: 8.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.30 : 8.67 = 5.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.30/8.67 = 5.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.30x = 8.67 × 5.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.30x = 50.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50.89/6.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.08

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