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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.73, 14.55 and 5.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.73, 14.55 and 5.92 is: 8.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.73 : 14.55 = 5.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.73/14.55 = 5.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.73x = 14.55 × 5.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.73x = 86.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86.14/9.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.86

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