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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.47, 9.67 and 5.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.47, 9.67 and 5.66 is: 8.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.47 : 9.67 = 5.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.47/9.67 = 5.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.47x = 9.67 × 5.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.47x = 54.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54.73/6.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.46

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