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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.07, 10.55 and 5.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.07, 10.55 and 5.92 is: 8.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.07 : 10.55 = 5.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.07/10.55 = 5.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.07x = 10.55 × 5.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.07x = 62.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62.44/7.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.84

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