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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.41, 9.59 and 5.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.41, 9.59 and 5.07 is: 7.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.41 : 9.59 = 5.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.41/9.59 = 5.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.41x = 9.59 × 5.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.41x = 48.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48.60/6.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7.59

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