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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.59, 13.24 and 5.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.59, 13.24 and 5.71 is: 7.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.59 : 13.24 = 5.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.59/13.24 = 5.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.59x = 13.24 × 5.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.59x = 75.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75.60/9.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7.88

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