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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.48, 12.71 and 5.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.48, 12.71 and 5.93 is: 8.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.48 : 12.71 = 5.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.48/12.71 = 5.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.48x = 12.71 × 5.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.48x = 75.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75.37/8.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.89

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