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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.68, 14.54 and 5.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.68, 14.54 and 5.88 is: 8.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.68 : 14.54 = 5.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.68/14.54 = 5.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.68x = 14.54 × 5.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.68x = 85.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85.50/9.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.83

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