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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.39, 10.18 and 5.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.39, 10.18 and 5.85 is: 8.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.39 : 10.18 = 5.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.39/10.18 = 5.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.39x = 10.18 × 5.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.39x = 59.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59.52/7.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.06

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