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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.75, 14.59 and 5.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.75, 14.59 and 5.94 is: 8.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.75 : 14.59 = 5.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.75/14.59 = 5.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.75x = 14.59 × 5.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.75x = 86.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86.66/9.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.89

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