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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.36, 14.06 and 5.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.36, 14.06 and 5.57 is: 8.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.36 : 14.06 = 5.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.36/14.06 = 5.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.36x = 14.06 × 5.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.36x = 78.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78.22/9.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.36

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