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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.60, 14.39 and 3.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.60, 14.39 and 3.59 is: 5.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.60 : 14.39 = 3.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.60/14.39 = 3.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.60x = 14.39 × 3.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.60x = 51.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51.74/9.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.39

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