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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.29, 13.92 and 5.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.29, 13.92 and 5.72 is: 8.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.29 : 13.92 = 5.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.29/13.92 = 5.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.29x = 13.92 × 5.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.29x = 79.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79.55/9.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.57

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