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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.47, 9.71 and 2.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.47, 9.71 and 2.91 is: 4.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.47 : 9.71 = 2.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.47/9.71 = 2.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.47x = 9.71 × 2.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.47x = 28.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28.24/6.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4.36

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