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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.23, 13.83 and 3.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.23, 13.83 and 3.88 is: 5.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.23 : 13.83 = 3.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.23/13.83 = 3.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.23x = 13.83 × 3.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.23x = 53.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53.59/9.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.81

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