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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.58, 13.22 and 5.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.58, 13.22 and 5.95 is: 8.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.58 : 13.22 = 5.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.58/13.22 = 5.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.58x = 13.22 × 5.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.58x = 78.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78.61/9.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.21

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