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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.59, 14.36 and 7.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.59, 14.36 and 7.88 is: 11.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.59 : 14.36 = 7.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.59/14.36 = 7.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.59x = 14.36 × 7.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.59x = 113.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113.05/9.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.79

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