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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.10, 12.56 and 5.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.10, 12.56 and 5.86 is: 8.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.10 : 12.56 = 5.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.10/12.56 = 5.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.10x = 12.56 × 5.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.10x = 73.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73.60/9.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.09

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