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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.26, 13.91 and 5.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.26, 13.91 and 5.88 is: 8.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.26 : 13.91 = 5.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.26/13.91 = 5.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.26x = 13.91 × 5.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.26x = 81.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81.81/9.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.84

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