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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.14, 12.62 and 5.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.14, 12.62 and 5.91 is: 8.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.14 : 12.62 = 5.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.14/12.62 = 5.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.14x = 12.62 × 5.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.14x = 74.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74.60/9.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.16

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