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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.59, 14.36 and 8.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.59, 14.36 and 8.11 is: 12.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.59 : 14.36 = 8.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.59/14.36 = 8.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.59x = 14.36 × 8.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.59x = 116.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116.38/9.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.13

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