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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.37, 8.79 and 6.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.37, 8.79 and 6.03 is: 8.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.37 : 8.79 = 6.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.37/8.79 = 6.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.37x = 8.79 × 6.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.37x = 53.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53.00/6.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.32

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