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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.28, 13.88 and 5.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.28, 13.88 and 5.90 is: 8.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.28 : 13.88 = 5.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.28/13.88 = 5.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.28x = 13.88 × 5.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.28x = 81.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81.84/9.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.82

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