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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.37, 12.92 and 5.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.37, 12.92 and 5.73 is: 7.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.37 : 12.92 = 5.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.37/12.92 = 5.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.37x = 12.92 × 5.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.37x = 74.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74.05/9.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7.90

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