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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.89, 10.28 and 5.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.89, 10.28 and 5.87 is: 8.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.89 : 10.28 = 5.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.89/10.28 = 5.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.89x = 10.28 × 5.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.89x = 60.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60.38/6.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.77

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