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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.49, 8.93 and 6

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.49, 8.93 and 6 is: 8.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.49 : 8.93 = 6 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.49/8.93 = 6/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.49x = 8.93 × 6
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.49x = 53.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53.55/6.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.26

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