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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.89, 14.79 and 5.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.89, 14.79 and 5.36 is: 8.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.89 : 14.79 = 5.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.89/14.79 = 5.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.89x = 14.79 × 5.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.89x = 79.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79.20/9.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.01

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