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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.92, 13.68 and 6.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.92, 13.68 and 6.28 is: 8.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.92 : 13.68 = 6.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.92/13.68 = 6.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.92x = 13.68 × 6.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.92x = 85.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85.91/9.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.66

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