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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.72, 13.41 and 5.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.72, 13.41 and 5.62 is: 7.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.72 : 13.41 = 5.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.72/13.41 = 5.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.72x = 13.41 × 5.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.72x = 75.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75.40/9.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7.76

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