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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.50, 8.91 and 6.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.50, 8.91 and 6.43 is: 8.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.50 : 8.91 = 6.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.50/8.91 = 6.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.50x = 8.91 × 6.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.50x = 57.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57.26/6.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.81

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