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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.50, 8.97 and 3.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.50, 8.97 and 3.77 is: 5.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.50 : 8.97 = 3.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.50/8.97 = 3.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.50x = 8.97 × 3.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.50x = 33.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33.79/6.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.20

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