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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.59, 9.83 and 5.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.59, 9.83 and 5.83 is: 8.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.59 : 9.83 = 5.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.59/9.83 = 5.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.59x = 9.83 × 5.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.59x = 57.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57.30/6.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.70

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