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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.43, 8.87 and 6.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.43, 8.87 and 6.34 is: 8.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.43 : 8.87 = 6.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.43/8.87 = 6.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.43x = 8.87 × 6.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.43x = 56.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56.20/6.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.74

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