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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.89, 9.48 and 5.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.89, 9.48 and 5.84 is: 8.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.89 : 9.48 = 5.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.89/9.48 = 5.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.89x = 9.48 × 5.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.89x = 55.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55.37/6.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.04

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