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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.06, 13.59 and 3.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.06, 13.59 and 3.72 is: 5.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.06 : 13.59 = 3.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.06/13.59 = 3.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.06x = 13.59 × 3.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.06x = 50.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50.55/9.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.58

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