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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.32, 13.99 and 5.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.32, 13.99 and 5.31 is: 7.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.32 : 13.99 = 5.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.32/13.99 = 5.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.32x = 13.99 × 5.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.32x = 74.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74.30/9.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7.97

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