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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.12, 13.70 and 5.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.12, 13.70 and 5.58 is: 8.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.12 : 13.70 = 5.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.12/13.70 = 5.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.12x = 13.70 × 5.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.12x = 76.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76.45/9.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.38

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