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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.88, 13.63 and 5.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.88, 13.63 and 5.79 is: 7.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.88 : 13.63 = 5.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.88/13.63 = 5.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.88x = 13.63 × 5.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.88x = 78.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78.87/9.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7.98

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