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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.58, 14.37 and 5.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.58, 14.37 and 5.60 is: 8.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.58 : 14.37 = 5.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.58/14.37 = 5.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.58x = 14.37 × 5.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.58x = 80.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80.38/9.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.39

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