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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.45, 9.69 and 5.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.45, 9.69 and 5.34 is: 8.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.45 : 9.69 = 5.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.45/9.69 = 5.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.45x = 9.69 × 5.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.45x = 51.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51.76/6.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.03

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