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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.92, 14.88 and 3.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.92, 14.88 and 3.91 is: 5.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.92 : 14.88 = 3.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.92/14.88 = 3.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.92x = 14.88 × 3.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.92x = 58.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58.18/9.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.87

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