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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.13, 9.86 and 5.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.13, 9.86 and 5.92 is: 8.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.13 : 9.86 = 5.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.13/9.86 = 5.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.13x = 9.86 × 5.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.13x = 58.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58.32/7.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.18

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