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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.33, 14.04 and 5.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.33, 14.04 and 5.97 is: 8.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.33 : 14.04 = 5.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.33/14.04 = 5.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.33x = 14.04 × 5.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.33x = 83.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83.82/9.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.98

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