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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6, 8.96 and 5.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6, 8.96 and 5.32 is: 7.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6 : 8.96 = 5.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6/8.96 = 5.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6x = 8.96 × 5.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6x = 47.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47.67/6
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7.94

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