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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.48, 8.91 and 6.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.48, 8.91 and 6.30 is: 8.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.48 : 8.91 = 6.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.48/8.91 = 6.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.48x = 8.91 × 6.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.48x = 56.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56.13/6.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.66

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