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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.39, 14.07 and 5.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.39, 14.07 and 5.82 is: 8.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.39 : 14.07 = 5.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.39/14.07 = 5.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.39x = 14.07 × 5.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.39x = 81.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81.89/9.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.72

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