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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.93, 13.40 and 3.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.93, 13.40 and 3.86 is: 5.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.93 : 13.40 = 3.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.93/13.40 = 3.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.93x = 13.40 × 3.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.93x = 51.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51.70/8.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.79

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