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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.57, 13.21 and 5.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.57, 13.21 and 5.93 is: 8.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.57 : 13.21 = 5.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.57/13.21 = 5.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.57x = 13.21 × 5.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.57x = 78.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78.34/9.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.19

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