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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.58, 13.21 and 7.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.58, 13.21 and 7.16 is: 9.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.58 : 13.21 = 7.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.58/13.21 = 7.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.58x = 13.21 × 7.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.58x = 94.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94.58/9.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.87

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