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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6, 9.03 and 5.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6, 9.03 and 5.37 is: 8.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6 : 9.03 = 5.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6/9.03 = 5.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6x = 9.03 × 5.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6x = 48.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48.49/6
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.08

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