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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.19, 10.83 and 5.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.19, 10.83 and 5.92 is: 8.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.19 : 10.83 = 5.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.19/10.83 = 5.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.19x = 10.83 × 5.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.19x = 64.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64.04/7.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.91

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