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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.58, 14.38 and 8.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.58, 14.38 and 8.32 is: 12.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.58 : 14.38 = 8.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.58/14.38 = 8.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.58x = 14.38 × 8.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.58x = 119.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119.64/9.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.49

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