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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.56, 13.20 and 5.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.56, 13.20 and 5.92 is: 8.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.56 : 13.20 = 5.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.56/13.20 = 5.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.56x = 13.20 × 5.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.56x = 78.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78.16/9.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.17

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