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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.89, 13.64 and 5.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.89, 13.64 and 5.79 is: 7.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.89 : 13.64 = 5.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.89/13.64 = 5.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.89x = 13.64 × 5.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.89x = 78.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78.99/9.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7.99

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