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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.75, 13.42 and 8.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.75, 13.42 and 8.59 is: 11.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.75 : 13.42 = 8.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.75/13.42 = 8.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.75x = 13.42 × 8.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.75x = 115.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115.28/9.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.82

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