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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.92, 14.82 and 8.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.92, 14.82 and 8.58 is: 12.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.92 : 14.82 = 8.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.92/14.82 = 8.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.92x = 14.82 × 8.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.92x = 127.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127.16/9.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.82

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