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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.57, 14.33 and 5.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.57, 14.33 and 5.77 is: 8.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.57 : 14.33 = 5.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.57/14.33 = 5.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.57x = 14.33 × 5.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.57x = 82.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82.68/9.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.64

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