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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.30, 12.83 and 5.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.30, 12.83 and 5.85 is: 8.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.30 : 12.83 = 5.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.30/12.83 = 5.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.30x = 12.83 × 5.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.30x = 75.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75.05/9.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.07

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