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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.26, 13.88 and 5.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.26, 13.88 and 5.66 is: 8.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.26 : 13.88 = 5.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.26/13.88 = 5.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.26x = 13.88 × 5.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.26x = 78.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78.56/9.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.48

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