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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.75, 13.45 and 5.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.75, 13.45 and 5.86 is: 8.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.75 : 13.45 = 5.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.75/13.45 = 5.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.75x = 13.45 × 5.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.75x = 78.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78.75/9.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.08

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