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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.24, 13.86 and 8.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.24, 13.86 and 8.59 is: 12.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.24 : 13.86 = 8.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.24/13.86 = 8.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.24x = 13.86 × 8.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.24x = 119.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119.06/9.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.89

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