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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.96, 13.43 and 5.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.96, 13.43 and 5.96 is: 8.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.96 : 13.43 = 5.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.96/13.43 = 5.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.96x = 13.43 × 5.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.96x = 80.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80.09/8.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.94

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