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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.73, 10.04 and 5.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.73, 10.04 and 5.92 is: 8.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.73 : 10.04 = 5.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.73/10.04 = 5.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.73x = 10.04 × 5.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.73x = 59.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59.44/6.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.83

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